Research Scientist (Deepfake Video)

Pindrop•Atlanta, GA

7d•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”. What’s in it for you As a Pindropper, you join a rapidly growing company that is making technology more human with the power of voice. You will work alongside some of the best and brightest. We’re a passionate group committed to excellence - but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying the journey as a team with chess and poker tournaments, catered lunches and happy hours, wellness programming, and more. Because we take our jobs seriously, we add in time for rest with Unlimited PTO and Company-Wide Rest Days. You will also be part of Pindrop's Research team, working on revolutionary research ideas against deepfake threats. This role provides the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with experts to enhance real-time communication safety, and contribute to innovative solutions. Within 30 days, you’ll Understand Pindrop as a product and the deepfake technology space. Dive into your role and understand how your success will be measured. Get acclimated to your surroundings and your team, including meeting with your onboarding buddy and key department members. Read through the Pindrop Lexicon to familiarize yourself with company terms and complete any required role-based training. Be introduced to your team and colleagues and added to any standing meetings such as 1:1’s, standups, and weekly touchpoints. Complete onboarding and attend New Employee Orientation sessions with other new Pindroppers. Within 60 days, you’ll Accomplish some quick wins and start adding value, particularly within your immediate responsibilities. Establish relationships with key partners for continued collaboration and build your Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the next quarter. Understand expectations for the team and be able to start planning for development and contributing to projects. Start a research project agreed upon with your direct manager. Within 90 days, you’ll Schedule and complete a 90-day check-in with your manager to discuss wins, blockers, and next steps. Have an intermediate level of familiarity with the products and corresponding research initiatives. Start executing against the research roadmap and contribute significantly to team objectives.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preferably experience with Go, TF-Lite, and TF-Micro.

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