Are you passionate about the chance to bring your data science experience to a world class organization that is leading the way in both content and technology to serve and protect our citizens home and abroad? Do you have the skills necessary to lead research efforts? Then Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) is looking for you!

About The Role

We are seeking a Sr. Data Scientist to contribute and lead the data science efforts for a cutting-edge investigative platform used by thousands of external users. The platform, which serves as an essential tool for investigators, leverages machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and statistical analysis techniques to process large-scale unstructured image, text and video data.

As a Sr. Data Scientist, you will be responsible for developing, evaluating, and optimizing machine learning models, as well as conducting research to improve algorithm efficiency and performance. You will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team of DevOps engineers, software developers, data engineers, and product managers to enhance the platform’s capabilities for its investigator user base.

This role is ideal for a mission-driven individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex data challenges, and is passionate about building innovative solutions to support investigators in their critical work. As a Sr. Data Scientist, you will also contribute to a variety of areas including:

Developing and optimizing predictive models and machine learning solutions for analyzing unstructured data (text, images, video).
Collaborating with engineering and research teams to design, build, and deploy scalable predictive systems.
Applying statistical and machine learning techniques to extract insights and improve platform performance.
Researching and experimenting with state-of-the-art AI/ML methodologies.
Guiding the data pipeline architecture from a data science perspective with a focus on robustness, scalability, and reproducibility.
Providing thought leadership on emerging data science trends and opportunities for growth.
Identifying and integrating additional data sources to enhance investigative capabilities.
Contributing directly to product development by working closely with the product team and client to refine requirements and deploy solutions.

About You

You’re a great fit for this role of Sr. Data Scientist if you have:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical/Biological Sciences, or GIS), equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
3-5 years of experience in data processing, analysis, and machine learning development (education can substitute for some experience).
Proficiency in Python and experience working with structured and unstructured data.
Strong understanding of machine learning, NLP, computer vision, and statistical methodologies.
Experience working with large-scale data.
The ability to take ownership of technical design decisions and ensure alignment with customer needs.
A curious and experimental mindset, with a passion for problem-solving in dynamic environments.
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
U.S. Citizenship essential to comply with government contract/agency or department of Federal Government requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance.

Additional Desired Skills:

Hands on experience with Bash, SQL, and Docker.
Experience with graph databases and network analysis.
Familiarity with search engines, classification algorithms, and recommendation systems.

What's in it For You?

You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:

Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance: flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days Off; work from another location for up to a total of 8 weeks in a year, 4 of those weeks can be out of the country and the remaining in the country, Headspace app subscription; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent Marketplace with opportunities to work on projects cross-company; Ten Thousand Coffees Thomson Reuters café networking.
Social Impact: Ten employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for local and global impact.
Purpose Driven Work: We have a superpower that we’ve never talked about with as much pride as we should – we are one of the only companies on the planet that helps its customers pursue justice, truth and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: 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; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations.

For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $88,200 - $163,800.

This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs.

This job posting will close 05/30/2025.

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We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments that celebrate diversity and inclusion. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

Accessibility

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

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