Research Scientist II (AI)

TL;DR

Research Scientist II (AI): Developing real-time video processing and deepfake detection technologies with an accent on computer vision and face recognition. Focus on designing deep learning algorithms, ensuring model reproducibility, and translating research into production-ready security solutions.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $160,000 - $185,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a Real Human + Right Human Identity Trust Platform providing continuous identity verification and deepfake detection for large enterprises across banking, insurance, and healthcare.

What you will do

• Drive core research initiatives for real-time video processing and meeting analytics.
• Design and evaluate deep learning algorithms for face recognition and video deepfake detection.
• Develop internal research packages to ensure absolute reproducibility and computational efficiency.
• Collaborate with research engineers to deploy models and tools into production environments.
• Contribute to patents and peer-reviewed papers in top computer vision, audio, and speech conferences.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, AI, or equivalent industry research experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Deep Learning, specifically applied to computer vision or deepfake detection.
• Strong Python proficiency for designing and maintaining ML research packages.
• Hands-on mastery of PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras.
• Must be based in the US

Nice to have

• Functional programming experience in C/C++ or knowledge of Go, TF-Lite, and TF-Micro.
• Practical experience with real-time video processing pipelines and data acquisition.
• Foundational domain knowledge of biometrics, identity authentication, and fraud patterns.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first environment offering flexibility and autonomy in scheduling.
• Competitive compensation package including RSUs for all employees.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and generous health, vision, and dental plans.
• Best-in-class HSA employer contributions and paid parental leave.
• Annual Learning & Development stipend for professional growth and certifications.