Senior AI Scientist

An Amazing Career Opportunity foraSenior AI Scientist!!

Location: Austin TX or Palm Beach Gardens FL

Job ID: 51363

We are seeking a highly innovative and technically exceptionalSenior AI Scientist to join our Biometric Innovation Team. This role will focus on the research development optimization and deployment of advanced AI and machine learning models that power next-generation biometric solutions.

The ideal candidate will combine expertise in deep learning computer vision biometric recognition and AI model lifecycle management to develop innovative technologies for biometric recognition matching presentation attack detection (PAD) contactless biometrics biometric quality assessment and emerging identity verification applications.

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 ourSenior AI Scientist youll support HIDs successby:

• Designing developing training evaluating and optimizing state-of-the-art AI and deep learning models for biometric applications.
• Developing image processing video analytics biometric signal processing feature extraction and model evaluation pipelines.
• Applying data engineering data quality and data governance practices throughout the AI lifecycle.
• Building advanced computer vision pipelines utilizing visible spectrum infrared multispectral and emerging image modalities.
• Implementing identity verification and enrollment workflows while creating benchmarking frameworks and performance evaluation methodologies.
• Managing end-to-end model development lifecycles from research through deployment and optimizing models for edge devices embedded systems and cloud environments.
• Driving AI explainability and transparency initiatives while implementing MLOps practices including model monitoring validation retraining and performance tracking.
• Ensuring models meet internal standards for fairness privacy security and ethical biometric deployment.
• Investigating novel AI architectures and emerging technologies to improve biometric performance security fairness and scalability.
• Evaluating innovations in generative AI synthetic biometric data generation and self-supervised learning.
• Partnering with compliance and product teams to align with emerging regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborating with universities external partners and third-party providers to support innovation and technology advancement while publishing technical findings patents and thought leadership where appropriate.

YourExperienceand Background include:

• PhD in Computer Science Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Computer Vision Signal Processing Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 4 years of industry research or postdoctoral experience in developing and deploying AI models to production environments.
• Strong experience with Python PyTorch TensorFlow OpenCV Scikit-learn AWS and SageMaker and experience with cloud-based AI environments.
• Deep technical expertise in CNNs Transformers Vision Transformers Attention networks Generative AI models multimodal foundation model learning / fine-tuning and evolving AI methods and Hybrid techniques
• Strong expertise in image processing video analytics optical flow temporal modeling image quality analysis face matching biometric recognition PAD and liveness detection
• Experience extracting and processing signals from RGB NIR IR thermal structured-light depth polarization and multispectral sensing systems is preferred.
• Experience deploying face fingerprint iris palm and multimodal biometric solutions.
• Knowledge of biometric sensors and image quality assessment methodologies is preferred.
• Experience with MLOps software engineering data engineering and responsible AI governance is preferred.
• Knowledge of biometric standards compliance requirements and benchmarking methodologies 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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