Applied Scientist II - Computer Vision

Entrust; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions firm in London is seeking an Applied Scientist II to design and deploy AI-powered digital identity solutions. This role involves driving projects, mentoring junior scientists, and participating in machine learning research. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in machine learning and coding skills in Python. The position offers a hybrid work model with competitive benefits including generous annual leave and wellness allowances.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Birthday off

Bupa Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Life enrichment allowance up to £80/month

Dedicated learning opportunities

Open and transparent culture

Qualifications

• Experience deploying ML models to production.
• Hands-on experience using deep learning frameworks.
• Technical experience in uncertainty modelling.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects for next-gen digital onboarding products.
• Design and build high performance end-to-end systems.
• Mentor junior scientists and deliver innovative technologies.
• Participate in hands-on machine learning research.
• Publish research results in conferences and journals.
• Contribute to filing patents.

Skills

Strong experience in machine learning and computer vision

Track record of delivering high performance ML-driven products

Problem-solving with customers

Deep understanding of machine learning theory

Strong coding skills in Python

Tools

Tensorflow

PyTorch

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Overview

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.

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 success with curiosity, dedication, and innovation.

About the Team

Youll 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 innovative 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 will 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 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 results in the form of new products.
• Communicate technical vision and roadmap at multiple levels within the organization and externally.
• Publish research results in national and international conferences and scientific journals. Represent Entrust at national and international scientific conferences.
• 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 delivering high performance ML-driven products.
• Worked with customers to impactfully solve their problems.
• 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

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 to use for services including gym, yoga, fitness classes, massages, childcare, and therapy
• Dedicated learning opportunities including using tools like Linkedin Learning with availability to use for learning resources such as books, coaches, conferences, courses, podcasts, and more
• Open and transparent culture with weekly company roundup and quarterly team socials
• Expense up to £300 (or local equivalent) to purchase workstation setup equipment
• Membership in Entrust’s resource groups to learn different skills in belonging groups

Benefits France

• 25 days annual leave plus RTT plus 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
• 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 with availability to use for learning resources such as books, coaches, conferences, courses, podcasts, and more
• Open and transparent culture with weekly company roundup and quarterly team socials
• Expense up to £300 (or local equivalent) to purchase workstation setup equipment
• Membership in Entrust’s resource groups to learn different skills in belonging groups

We offer career journeys, not just jobs. Expect growth, flexibility, collaboration, and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and respect. We provide unconscious bias training and global affinity groups to support belonging.

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

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