Pindrop

Research Scientist II (Video)

US - Remote; US-Remote · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$185kDetected 8 days ago

PythonGoC++AlgorithmsCode ReviewRESTMachine LearningDeep LearningTensorFlowPyTorchComputer VisionA/B TestingResearchCommunicationCollaboration

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.

Conduct research to develop new functionalities and improve existing technologies for real-time video processing and meeting analytics.
Design, develop, and maintain internal research packages to train and test ML models, ensuring absolute reproducibility and computational efficiency.
Partner closely with research engineers and engineering teams to help deploy research models and tools into production environments.
You follow through on your commitments, communicate research progress transparently, and maintain the highest standard of technical integrity, documentation, and model reproducibility.
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.

PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence) or equivalent industry research experience.
Strong programming proficiency in Python with a proven ability to design, develop, and maintain research packages to train and test ML models.
A proven track record of successful, timely project delivery and the ability to contribute to patents and peer-reviewed publications.
Functional programming experience in C/C++ or working knowledge of deployment environments using Go, TF-Lite, and TF-Micro.
Practical experience with real-time video processing pipelines and video data acquisition/preparation tasks.
Foundational 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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