Senior Applied Scientist

Entrust Datacard; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in London is seeking a Senior Applied Scientist to lead innovative AI-powered identity solutions. You will guide a team in developing secure onboarding methods, requiring strong machine learning and computer vision skills. A hybrid working model is offered, embracing creativity and collaboration in a cutting-edge environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus birthday day off

Two paid volunteering days

Private medical and dental insurance

Pension

Life enrichment allowance

Team events

Qualifications

• Strong experience in machine learning and computer vision.
• Track record of delivering high-performance ML-driven products.
• Experience solving customer problems with ML solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for a team of applied AI scientists.
• Initiate, plan and drive projects for next-generation digital onboarding products.
• Design and build high-performance end-to-end systems.

Skills

Machine Learning expertise

Computer Vision

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

Job description

Overview

Join us at Entrust. We’re shaping the future of identity-centric security solutions with a comprehensive portfolio and a flexible, global workplace that empowers careers and collaboration.

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust serves over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. Our people are our secret weapon—driven by curiosity, dedication, and innovation to anticipate the future.

About the Team

You’ll join the team leading Entrust's Identity portfolio, including the solutions formerly Onfido (AI-powered digital identity). With the completed acquisition, Entrust offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive AI-powered, identity-centric security portfolios.

Our technology helps businesses verify real identities using AI and biometrics, enabling secure remote onboarding and fast, safe service access.

Position Overview

Senior Applied Scientist to lead the design and deployment of cutting-edge AI-powered digital identity solutions. 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 applied AI scientists, fostering creativity, technical depth, and excellence.
• Initiate, plan and drive projects for next-generation digital onboarding products that withstand advanced fraud.
• Design and build high-performance end-to-end systems across the identity verification application lifecycle.
• Mentor junior scientists to research and deliver innovative technologies leveraging data signals.
• Engage in hands-on machine learning research and translate results into new products.
• Communicate technical vision and roadmap at multiple levels inside and outside the organization.
• Publish research results in conferences and journals; represent Entrust at events.
• Contribute to filing patents.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience in machine learning and computer vision, including production deployment of ML models.
• Track record of delivering high-performance ML-driven products.
• Experience solving customer problems with ML solutions.
• Deep understanding of machine learning theory.
• Strong Python coding skills and hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in uncertainty modelling, explainable ML, out-of-distribution detection, life-long learning, and related fields.
• Experience with signal processing and image processing techniques.
• Working knowledge of cloud computing (preferably AWS) and tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Git.

Location

This role is based in our London, UK office with a hybrid model requiring in-office presence three days per week.

Benefits

UK Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus a birthday day off; two paid volunteering days per year; private medical and dental insurance; pension; parental leave; life enrichment allowance; learning opportunities; weekly team events; equipment budget; inclusion in Entrust resource groups.

France Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus RTT and a birthday day off; two volunteering days; meal vouchers; health insurance; disability & life insurance; commuter reimbursement; life enrichment allowance; learning opportunities; team events; equipment budget; inclusion in resource groups.

Career Experience

Entrust offers career journeys with emphasis on growth, flexibility, and collaboration. We value diversity, inclusion, and respect across the organization.

Apply

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to be part of a dynamic, innovative team building a more secure world.

EEO statements: Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer. For candidates requiring accommodations, contact [e-mail].