Applied Scientist Intern

Thomson Reuters • San Francisco, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Thomson Reuters Labs is seeking a ML/NLP scientist intern with a passion for problem-solving using state-of-the-art Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing techniques. Thomson Reuters Labs experiments, builds, and delivers, supporting the organization and its customers through applied research and development of new products and technologies. The Labs innovate collaboratively across core segments in Legal, Tax & Accounting, Government, and Reuters News, undertaking a diverse portfolio of projects today while investing in long-term research for the future. As an Applied Scientist Intern, you will be part of a diverse and interdisciplinary global team of experts, including specialists in Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing, and Machine Learning, as well as Engineering and Design, to drive the company’s digital and AI transformation. Thomson Reuters Labs is known for consistently delivering successful data-driven Artificial Intelligence solutions in support of high-growth products that serve Thomson Reuters customers in new and exciting ways.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in a PhD program in a relevant discipline or a Master’s program with research experience.
• Have an understanding and experience with Natural Language Processing, and/or Machine Learning methods, including Large Language Models.
• Have experience with model training, fine tuning, and evaluating experiments related to Machine Learning or Large Language Models.
• Are experienced in one or more programming languages (preferably Python) and have experience working in the Cloud (preferably AWS)
• Have experience with ML/NLP libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, spaCy, LangChain, and HuggingFace.
• Are comfortable working with unstructured datasets and are knowledgeable about tools and techniques for data cleaning and processing.
• Have good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• If you are excited about this opportunity, meet most of the following criteria, and are eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Experiment and Develop: You can be involved in the entire model development lifecycle, building, testing, and delivering high-quality solutions.
• Collaborate: Working on a collaborative cross-functional team, you will learn from and partner with colleagues across the globe.
• Innovate: You will have the opportunity to try new approaches and learn new technologies. You will contribute ideas and work on solving real-world challenges.

Benefits

• On-the-job coaching & learning, as well as the opportunity to work with cutting-edge methods and technologies
• The opportunity to play with large datasets and discover new capabilities and insights in support of high-impact products and customers.
• Competitive Compensation
• Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset.
• Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach
• paid leave
• two company-wide Mental Health Days off
• access to the Headspace app
• retirement savings
• tuition reimbursement
• employee incentive programs
• resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
• two paid volunteer days off annually
• opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
• competitive 401k plan with company match
• competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
• paid holidays (including two company mental health days off)
• parental leave
• sabbatical leave
• optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee
• optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• fitness reimbursement
• access to Employee Assistance Program
• Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
• access to 529 Plan
• commuter benefits
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern