Pindrop

Senior Research Scientist (Video)

US - Remote; US-Remote · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$185k-$215kDetected 8 days ago

PythonC++AlgorithmsRESTMachine LearningDeep LearningTensorFlowPyTorchComputer VisionExcelResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

Enterprises rely on Pindrop to secure billions of high-risk customer interactions each year, including top U.S. banks, as well as leading insurers and healthcare providers.
Powered by models trained on more than 1.5 billion real-world interactions annually and protected by 300+ patents, Pindrop restores trust while reducing fraud, lowering operational costs, and improving customer experience.
Recognized by TIME as one of the Top 10 Most Influential Software Companies of 2026 and by Inc. for Best in Business for Innovation, Pindrop is backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, IVP, and CapitalG.

Drive forward-looking research that advances Pindrop's core technologies in audio-visual deepfake detection, synthetic media identification, and real-time video processing.
Partner closely with engineering teams to transition complex research prototypes and tools into efficient, production-ready systems across multiple platforms.
You operate with absolute technical integrity. You proactively document assumptions, risks, and experimental limitations while consistently delivering on your promises.
As AI-driven fraud and deepfakes erode trust in digital communication, Pindrop delivers continuous identity verification and deepfake detection across voice, video, and digital interactions in real time.

You are energized by open-ended, ambiguous research problems.
PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent industry experience).
Deep technical expertise in real-time video processing, video data acquisition, pipeline preparation, and model deployment across cloud or edge environments.
A proven track record of successful project delivery and publication of peer-reviewed research or patents at prestigious scientific conferences.
Deep domain knowledge of biometrics, identity authentication, fraud patterns, or consumer security concepts.

Powered by models trained on more than 1.5 billion real-world interactions annually and protected by 300+ patents, Pindrop restores trust while reducing fraud, lowering operational costs, and improving customer experience.

Here's a snapshot of the benefits we offer:
Competitive compensation package, including RSUs (Restricted Stock Units) for all employees, so everyone shares in our long-term success.
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
Low-cost vision and dental plans for you and your family, providing comprehensive coverage and peace of mind.
Paid Parental Leave - Including birth, adoptive & foster parents
Recurring monthly phone and internet allowance to help cover essential connectivity costs and support flexible work.
Enhanced fertility and GLP-1 benefits to support family-building journeys and personalized health needs.

Pindrop is the Real Human + Right Human® Identity Trust Platform for the AI era. As AI-driven fraud and deepfakes erode trust in digital communication, Pindrop delivers continuous identity verification and deepfake detection across voice, video, and digital interactions in real time.
Enterprises rely on Pindrop to secure billions of high-risk customer interactions each year, including top U.S. banks, as well as leading insurers and healthcare providers. Powered by models trained on more than 1.5 billion real-world interactions annually and protected by 300+ patents, Pindrop restores trust while reducing fraud, lowering operational costs, and improving customer experience.
Pindrop is the Real Human + Right Human® Identity Trust Platform for the AI era.
As a part of Pindrop, you'll have a direct impact on our growing list of products and the future of security in the voice-driven economy.

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