Research Scientist (Deepfake Video)

Pindrop

4h•$150,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

Pindrop is redefining trust in the digital age. Our patented voice, and video authentication, fraud detection, and deepfake detection technologies protect some of the world’s largest banks, insurers, retailers, and healthcare leaders. As AI-driven threats evolve in the form of synthetic voices, deepfakes, face swapping and more, our solutions stay ahead, helping ensure that the real human and the right human are recognized. Pindrop is trusted by Fortune 500 enterprises to secure voice interactions, and with $100M ARR we’re entering our next phase of innovation and growth, backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, IVP, and CapitalG. What you’ll do Conduct research to develop new functionalities and improve existing technologies for real-time video processing. Publish patents and peer-reviewed papers in top computer vision, audio, and speech conferences. Collaborate with other research engineers and contribute to regular research reviews and code reviews. Design, implement, and evaluate algorithms related to video processing and meeting analytics. Help deploy research models and tools in partnership with engineering teams. Participate in cross-functional team meetings and provide insights based on research findings. Who you are You have a passion for technology and are constantly researching new/emerging solutions. You are self-motivated and work with minimal supervision. You make relevant, specific, and high-value recommendations for the design or implementation of a platform, including automation, features, security, and manageability. You are resilient in the face of challenges, change, and ambiguity. You are optimistic and believe that you can turn a problem into a solution. You are resourceful, excited to uncover innovative solutions, and teach yourself something new when needed. You take accountability, do the things you say you’ll do, under-promise and over-deliver. You are nimble and adaptable when priorities change and continue to see the “forest through the trees”.

Requirements

PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence) or equivalent experience.
3+ years of professional experience in Deep Learning, ideally in computer vision, face recognition, deepfake detection, audio processing, or general machine learning.
Experience with real-time video processing and data acquisition, as well as preparation for such tasks.
Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++. Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch. Preferably experience with Go, TF-Lite, and TF-Micro.
Ability to design, develop, and maintain research packages to train and test ML models.
Ability to publish patents and peer-reviewed papers in top computer vision, audio and speech, and conferences.
Competence in maintaining internal research models and packages, ensuring reproducibility and computational efficiency.
Collaboration skills to partner with engineering teams on deploying research models and tools.

Responsibilities

Conduct research to develop new functionalities and improve existing technologies for real-time video processing.
Publish patents and peer-reviewed papers in top computer vision, audio, and speech conferences.
Collaborate with other research engineers and contribute to regular research reviews and code reviews.
Design, implement, and evaluate algorithms related to video processing and meeting analytics.
Help deploy research models and tools in partnership with engineering teams.
Participate in cross-functional team meetings and provide insights based on research findings.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including equity for all employees
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Generous health and welfare plans to choose from - including one employer-paid “employee-only” plan!
Best-in-class Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution
Affordable vision and dental plans for you and your family
Employer-provided life and disability coverage with additional supplemental options
Paid Parental Leave - Equal for all parents, including birth, adoptive & foster parents
One year of diaper delivery for your newest addition to the family! It’s our way of welcoming new Pindroplets to the family!
Identity protection through Norton LifeLock
Recurring monthly Phone and Internet allowance
One-time home office allowance
Remote first environment – meaning you have flexibility in your day!
Company holidays
Annual professional development and learning benefit
Pick your own Apple MacBook Pro
Retirement plan with competitive 401(k) match
Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 Telemedicine