Senior Applied Scientist - Computer Vision

Entrust Datacard
London
1 month ago
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Career Growth, Flexibility and Collaboration!

Entrust is an innovative leader in identity-centric security solutions, providing an integrated platform of scalable, AI-enabled security offerings. Headquartered in Minnesota, we offer our colleagues the ability to work globally, in a flexible and collaborative environment. Our team makes an impact!!

The Company:Entrust relies on curious, dedicated and innovative individuals whom anticipate the future and provide solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure world. Entrust’s technologies and expertise help government agencies, enterprises and financial institutions in more than 150 countries serve and safeguard citizens, employees and consumers.

We Believe:Securing identities is most effective when we value all identities. We are committed to ensuring that, through diversity and inclusion, the many voices that make up our communities are heard. Entrust expects and encourages all individuals to accept and respect one another.

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.

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.

Position Overview:

We are looking forSenior Applied Scientistto lead 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:

  • Provide technical leadership for a team of highly capable applied AI scientists, fostering a culture of creativity, technical depth and excellence.

  • Initiate, plan and drive projects that will bring the next generation of digital onboarding products to the real world.

  • Design and build high performance end to end systems spanning all parts of the identity verification application from data acquisition, data processing, and post processing.

  • 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 the results of the research in the form of new products.

  • Communicate technical vision and roadmap at multiple levels within the organisation and externally.

  • Publish research results in national and international conferences and scientific journals.

  • Contribute to filing patents.

Essential Skills:

  • Strong experience in machine learning and computer vision, including industry experience deploying ML models to production.

  • Track record of successfully delivering high performance ML-driven products.

  • Deep understanding of machine learning theory.

  • Strong coding skills in Python and hands on experience using at least one of the deep learning frameworks Tensorflow or PyTorch.

Desirable Skills:

  • Technical experience in uncertainty modelling, explainable machine learning techniques, out-of-distribution detection, life-long learning, and related fields.

  • Technical experience with signal processing and image processing techniques.

  • Working knowledge of cloud computing (preferably AWS) and tools and technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Git, etc.

Where you will be:

At Entrust, we have a distributed workforce. This role will be based as advertised on the job description. We have a hybrid model, and you can choose to work fully remote, or come to our offices!

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 to use for services including gym, yoga, fitness classes, massages, childcare, and therapy

  • Dedicated learning opportunities including using tools like Linkedin Learning.

  • Expense up to £300 (or local equivalent) to purchase workstation setup equipment.

Benefits France

  • 25 days annual leave plus + RTT + 1 day off for your birthday

  • Two paid volunteering days per year*

  • Meal Vouchers provided by Swile.

  • Health Insurance (Mutuelle) provided by ALAN

  • Disability & Life insurance (Prevoyance) provided by ALAN (3x Base Salary)

  • Commuter reimbursement up to €40 per month

  • Life enrichment allowance of up to €95 per month to use for services including gym, yoga, fitness classes, massages, childcare, and therapy

  • Dedicated learning opportunities including using tools like Linkedin Learning.

  • Expense up to £300 (or local equivalent) to purchase workstation setup equipment.

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: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey.

  • Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.

  • Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.

We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Ready to Make an Impact?

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

Apply today!

For more information, visitwww.entrust.com. Follow us onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram, andYouTube.

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For US roles, or where applicable:

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

For Canadian roles, or where applicable:

Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas.

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