[Remote] Data Scientist, Reuters

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thomson Reuters is a leading provider of trusted journalism and news, seeking a Data Scientist to create artificial intelligence products for Reuters News. In this role, you will develop deep learning and machine learning models and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance the delivery of news to global audiences. Responsibilities Work as part of a collaborative team that works closely with the CTO on both AI and non-AI software products that power Reuters’ global newsrooms in real-time Work in both a strategic and practical manner, building great news solutions that will aid the way in which Reuters newsrooms use video, photo and text multimedia when getting crucial information around the world at high speed Use your analytical skills to gather and prepare datasets whilst training analytical models. This work will be key to Reuters’ delivery of news to its different global audiences, but will also be key to our understanding of how our audiences are using and consuming news Assist with evaluating systems, including the use of performance metrics that allow different business units to make great strategic decisions in a technological space Be a great listener and problem solver. You’ll work closely with both editorial and technological stakeholders internally to understand pain points, areas for innovation, and will establish the best course of action, in building and delivering practical, innovative solutions with its users’ needs at heart Skills Demonstrable experience in Python with strong grasp of software engineering standard methodologies such as code-reusability, modularity, use of repos, etc Demonstrable, applied experience in ML, deep learning or Computer Vision Have demonstrated expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence tasks such as feature engineering, image processing, NLP, or model training Knowledge and experience with recent machine learning frameworks Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining high quality, robust and maintainable code Experience in automation, system monitoring, and cloud-native applications, with familiarity in AWS or Azure Ability to work with large data sets, including preparation, labelling, and analysis tasks Comfortable with Agile practices Comfortable with giving web presentations on investigations or work Benefits 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. Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs. Competitive 401k plan with company match. 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. 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. Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance. Company Overview Thomson Reuters (TSX/NDAQ TRI) informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https//www.tr.com. Company H1B Sponsorship Thomson Reuters has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 13 in 2025, 12 in 2024, 5 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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