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TR Labs innovates collaboratively across our core segments in Legal, Tax & Accounting, Government, and Reuters News. As a Lead Research Engineer at Thomson Reuters Labs, you will be part of a global interdisciplinary team of experts. We hire engineers and specialists across a variety of AI research areas to build the foundational intelligence layer that powers every major capability across our legal AI platformfrom search and information extraction to agentic reasoning in products like Westlaw, PracticalLaw, and CoCounsel. The science and engineering of AI are rapidly evolving. We are looking for an adaptable learner who can think in code and likes to learn and develop new skills as they are needed; someone comfortable with jumping into new problem spaces; who enjoys directing and supporting the efforts of others. **About the Role:** In this opportunity as aLead Research Engineer, you will: Lead and Deliver Large-Scale AI/ML Solutions: Lead significant AI/ML projects from concept to deployment, designing and developing end-to-end solutions including large-scale data processing pipelines, distributed search/retrieval systems, and LLM-powered applications. Deliver high-quality software features that meet release commitments using modern development practices and agile methodologies. Drive Technical Innovation and Excellence: Demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in solving complex problems with little precedent. Evaluate and advise on emerging technologies to drive business growth. Contribute innovative ideas, propose new approaches, and establish team standards and best practices for scalable system development in large online delivery environments. Provide Strategic Direction and Ownership: Take operational responsibility by setting and meeting measurable goals for the team. Determine work priorities based on general direction from senior leadership. Break down business requirements into functional specifications and be accountable for end-to-end deliveries. Influence and Mentor Across Teams: Influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and remote teams through dynamic communication. Mentor less experienced colleagues and share knowledge as a thought leader in company-wide forums. Value diverse ideas and partner effectively #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Lead Research Engineer