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Applied Scientist II - Computer Vision

Entrust Datacard
City of London
2 days ago
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Overview

Join us at Entrust.


At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.


Get to Know Us

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. Our people drive our success with curiosity, dedication, and innovation.


About the Team

You’ll be joining the team leading Entrust's Identity portfolio, including the solutions formerly Onfido (AI-powered digital identity solution). With the completed acquisition, Entrust now provides the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of AI-powered, identity-centric security solutions.


Our technology helps businesses verify real identities using AI and biometrics, ensuring secure remote customer and business onboarding. By assessing government-issued IDs and facial biometrics with dashboards and fraud signals, we provide companies with the assurance they need to operate securely while allowing people to access services quickly and safely.


Position Overview

We are looking for Applied Scientist II to play a key role in the design and deployment of cutting-edge AI-powered digital identity solutions. Join our team and collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and researchers to shape the future of secure authentication.


What you will be doing

  • Initiate, plan and drive projects that bring the next generation of digital onboarding products to the real world and withstand the most aggressive fraud attacks.
  • Design and build high performance end-to-end systems spanning data acquisition, data processing, and post processing for identity verification.
  • Mentor and work with junior scientists to research and deliver innovative technologies that utilize every bit of signal in the data.
  • Participate in hands-on machine learning research and deliver results as new products.
  • Communicate technical vision and roadmap at multiple levels within the organization and externally.
  • Publish research results in national and international conferences and journals. Represent Entrust at scientific conferences.
  • Contribute to filing patents.

Essential Skills

  • Strong experience in machine learning and computer vision, including deploying ML models to production.
  • Track record of delivering high performance ML-driven products.
  • Experience working with customers to solve problems.
  • Deep understanding of machine learning theory.
  • Strong coding skills in Python and hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with uncertainty modelling, explainable ML, out-of-distribution detection, life-long learning.
  • Experience with signal processing and image processing techniques.
  • Working knowledge of cloud computing (preferably AWS) and tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Git.

Where you will be

This role is based out of our London, UK office and follows a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence three times per week.


Benefits UK

  • 25 days annual leave plus a day off for your Birthday.
  • Two paid volunteering days per year.
  • Bupa Private Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Pension with The People’s Pension (employer contribution 4% of base salary)
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Life enrichment allowance of up to £80 per month for wellness services
  • Dedicated learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and access to books, courses, conferences, etc.
  • Open and transparent culture with regular company-wide events and socials
  • Expense up to £300 to purchase workstation setup equipment
  • Opportunity to join Entrust’s resource groups

Benefits France

  • 25 days annual leave plus RTT and birthday leave
  • Two paid volunteering days per year
  • Meal vouchers provided by Swile (Onfido covers portion)
  • Health Insurance (Mutuelle) provided by ALAN
  • Disability & Life insurance (Prevoyance) provided by ALAN
  • Commuter reimbursement up to €40 per month
  • Life enrichment allowance of up to €95 per month for wellness services
  • Dedicated learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning
  • Open culture with company-wide events
  • Expense up to €300 for workstation setup equipment
  • Opportunity to join Entrust’s resource groups

Additional information

At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:



  • Career Growth: We invest in your professional journey with learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges.
  • Flexibility: We offer options that fit your lifestyle, including remote, hybrid, or on-site arrangements.
  • Collaboration: Your voice matters; we value teamwork and shared problem solving.

We value diversity, inclusion, and respect. Our culture includes unconscious bias training for leaders and global affinity groups.


Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Let’s build a more secure world—together.


Apply today

For more information, visit Entrust’s main site. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.


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Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer. For Canada roles: Entrust values diversity and inclusion and is committed to building a diverse workforce. If you require an accommodation, contact .


Recruiter: Grace Rusingiza


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