# Research Scientist (Video)

**Company**: Pindrop
**Work arrangement**: remote
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $160,000 - $185,000USD
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

As a Research Scientist II on the Video team at Pindrop, you will independently drive core research initiatives, deliver reproducible experimental results, and help translate machine learning models into real-world product solutions.

You will conduct research to develop new functionalities and improve existing technologies for real-time video processing and meeting analytics.

Key responsibilities include:

- Designing, implementing, and evaluating deep learning algorithms related to video processing, face recognition, and video deepfake detection.

- Developing and maintaining internal research packages to train and test ML models, ensuring reproducibility and computational efficiency.

- Collaborating with research engineers and engineering teams to deploy research models and tools into production environments.

- Participating in cross-functional team meetings, contributing to research and code reviews, and publishing patents and peer-reviewed papers.

The ideal candidate will have:

- A PhD in a quantitative field or equivalent industry research experience.

- 3+ years of professional experience in Deep Learning, specifically applied to computer vision, face recognition, video deepfake detection, or general machine learning.

- Strong programming proficiency in Python with experience in modern machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras.

- A proven track record of successful project delivery and the ability to contribute to patents and peer-reviewed publications.

Pindrop offers a competitive compensation package, including RSUs, a remote-first environment, unlimited paid time off, generous health and welfare plans, and a best-in-class Health Savings Account employer contribution.

The base pay range for this position is $160,000 - $185,000 USD.

## Skills

### Required
- Python
- Deep Learning
- Computer Vision
- Face Recognition
- Video Deepfake Detection
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- Keras

### Nice to have
- C/C++
- Go
- TF-Lite
- TF-Micro
- Real-time video processing pipelines
- Biometrics
- Identity Authentication
- Fraud Patterns
- Consumer Security Concepts

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