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AI Scientist

ASSA ABLOY


Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

An Amazing Career Opportunity foran AI Scientist!!

Location: Austin TX or Palm Beach Garden FL

Job ID: 51362

Supports the Biometrics Innovation Team by developing AI solutions for biometric recognition identity verification image processing video analytics and signal processing applications. The role applies machine learning and deep learning technologies across biometric sensing platforms. The position collaborates with engineering product and innovation teams to develop and deploy production-ready capabilities. The role contributes to biometric performance security and user experience improvements. The position advances HID biometric technology and product differentiation.

Who are we

HID powers the trusted identities of the worlds people places and things allowing people to transact safely work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin TX with over 4500 worldwide employees.Check us out here:and Identity Technologies:

At the Biometric Identity Technologies Business Area within HID we aim to create a safer world with biometric solutions that enhance everyday life ensuring trust and reliability in every interaction. As a trusted biometric leader we seamlessly and ethically protect people places and things where we create a secure and equitable environment where everyones data is protected and their privacy respected.

Driven by years of innovation we offer a broad range of biometric identity technologies for transactions requiring irrefutable proof of identity such as customer onboarding fraud prevention loss prevention seamless travel forensic investigation background checks border security and government benefit issuance. We provide peace of mind to a great array of organizations and industries who know that they are getting the highest level of safety and security through trusted identity.


As ourAI Scientist youll support HIDs successby:

  • Designing developing training evaluating and optimizing AI and deep learning models for biometric applications.
  • Developing image processing video analytics biometric signal processing feature extraction and model evaluation pipelines.
  • Defining and developing data collection tools datasets annotation workflows and benchmarking processes.
  • Applying data engineering data quality and data governance practices throughout the AI lifecycle.
  • Supporting the deployment and continuous improvement of biometric AI solutions in production environments.
  • Supporting AI innovation initiatives and product development activities.
  • Supporting cross-functional collaboration with engineering product management and business stakeholders.
  • Evaluating and supporting the adoption of emerging AI technologies for biometric applications.
  • Improving model development deployment and evaluation methodologies.
  • Supporting biometric application development across multiple sensing platforms.

YourExperienceand Background include:

  • PhD in Computer Science Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Computer Vision Signal Processing Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 0-4 years of industry research or postdoctoral experience.
  • Experience with Python PyTorch or TensorFlow OpenCV NumPy Pandas and Jupyter.
  • Knowledge of CNNs Vision Transformers (ViT) attention networks hybrid methods image processing video analytics object detection feature extraction and image quality assessment.
  • Familiarity with face recognition face matching presentation attack detection (PAD) liveness detection identity verification and biometric recognition systems.
  • Exposure to biometric modalities including face fingerprint iris and palm recognition is preferred.
  • Exposure to imaging modalities including RGB NIR IR thermal structured-light ToF/3D depth polarization and multispectral imaging is preferred.
  • Knowledge of biometric standards compliance requirements and benchmarking methodologies is preferred.
  • Experience with MLOps software engineering data engineering and responsible AI governance is preferred.

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive salary and rewards package
  • Competitive benefits and annual leave offering allowing for work-life balance
  • A vibrant welcoming & inclusive culture
  • Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
  • To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply

  • Empowerment: Youll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents skills and experiences. You dont need to check all the you have most of the skills and experience we want you to apply.
  • Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. Youll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward-thinking ideas that shape future outcomes.
  • Integrity: You are results-orientated reliable and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions please contact .

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

  • Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
  • HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
  • International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

At times HID may use AI-assisted technology to help our Talent Acquisition team review applications by identifying job-related qualifications skills and experience in résumés and comparing them with the requirements of the role. The technology supports recruiter review but does not make hiring decisions. A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews each application before any selection decision is made. Information processed by the tool is deleted once the recruiters review is complete.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day think of how many times you tap twist tag push or swipe to get access find information connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified trusted identity that can get you where you need to go without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team youll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group the global leader in access solutions. Youll have 63000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions supporting them with regular feedback training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally regionally or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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Required Experience:

IC