Research Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct research aimed at creating new functionalities and enhancing existing technologies in areas such as Fraud, Voice/Speech, Video, Authentication, and Deepfake Detection.

• Design, execute, and assess deep learning algorithms and machine learning models tailored for complex datasets.

• Collaborate with research engineers and engineering teams to convert research prototypes into efficient, production-ready systems for both cloud and edge environments.

• Examine system performance, identify detection gaps, and propose practical enhancements for clients.

• Engage in cross-functional meetings, research reviews, and code evaluations.

• Publish patents and peer-reviewed articles at leading conferences.

• For senior positions, take ownership of the research agenda, influence product and business strategies, guide executive decisions, mentor peers, and define unique insights.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s or PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent experience in industry research.

• Experience ranging from 1–3 years for early-career researchers to over 6 years for Senior/Principal Research Scientists.

• Specialization in deep learning, computer vision, face recognition, generative AI, speech processing, or fraud modeling.

• Strong programming skills in Python.

• Proficient in PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras.

• Demonstrated success in project delivery, publishing peer-reviewed research, or applying research findings to practical enhancements.

• Foundational or expert-level understanding of biometrics, identity authentication, fraud patterns, audio/video pipelines, or consumer security concepts.

• Capability to communicate complex AI/ML concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to make informed technical decisions based on data, theory, and rigorous experimental evidence.

• Commitment to maintaining technical integrity, documentation, and reproducibility of models.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package that includes RSUs (Restricted Stock Units) for all employees.

• Remote-first work environment offering flexibility and autonomy.

• Regular team on-site meetings, company-wide events, and intentional gatherings.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Comprehensive health and welfare plans, including one employer-paid employee-only plan.

• Industry-leading Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution.

• Affordable vision and dental plans for employees and their families.

• Paid Parental Leave for birth, adoptive, and foster parents.

• One year of diaper delivery for new family additions.

• Recurring monthly allowances for phone and internet expenses.

• Enhanced benefits for fertility and GLP-1 treatments.

• Annual Learning & Development stipend for professional advancement, skill enhancement, certifications, and ongoing education.