AI Scientist: Computer Vision & Biometrics for Identity

ASSA ABLOY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Global organization

Job summary

HID Global, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, is seeking an AI Scientist specializing in computer vision and biometrics in Austin, TX. The role focuses on developing AI solutions for biometric recognition, image and video analytics, and robust production-ready systems.

You will work with cross-functional teams to improve biometric performance, security, and user experience, leveraging CNNs, Vision Transformers, and related architectures within a responsible AI framework.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

OpenCV

NumPy

Pandas

Jupyter

CNNs

Vision Transformers

Face recognition

Biometric systems

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

HID Global, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, is seeking an AI Scientist specializing in computer vision and biometrics in Austin, TX. The role focuses on developing AI solutions for biometric recognition, image and video analytics, and robust production-ready systems.

You will work with cross-functional teams to improve biometric performance, security, and user experience, leveraging CNNs, Vision Transformers, and related architectures within a responsible AI framework.