Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pindrop is redefining trust in the digital age with its advanced authentication technologies. The Research Scientist (Deepfake Video) will conduct research to enhance video processing technologies and collaborate with engineering teams to deploy research models.

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

Skills

• 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

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

Company Overview

• Pindrop uses AI-based IVR authentication and anti-fraud solutions to increase efficiency in call centers and stop fraudulent transactions. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Pindrop has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2025, 12 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 14 in 2022, 22 in 2021, 22 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.