AI Scientist: Computer Vision & Biometrics Innovator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & rewards

Benefits & annual leave

Culture

Career development

Global organization

Job summary

HID Global is seeking an AI Scientist for Computer Vision & Biometrics in Austin, TX. The role focuses on developing AI solutions for biometric recognition, image processing, and video analytics, leveraging CNNs, ViT, and related architectures.

You will collaborate with engineering, product, and innovation teams to deploy production-ready capabilities and improve security and user experience. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow, Python, OpenCV, and MLOps

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, or related 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, attention networks, image processing, and video analytics.
• Exposure to biometric recognition systems and multiple biometric modalities is preferred.
• Familiarity with MLOps, software/data engineering, and responsible AI governance 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

ViT

Attention

Education

PhD in Computer Science / AI / ML / CV

Tools

MLOps

Git

Docker

Job description

HID Global is seeking an AI Scientist for Computer Vision & Biometrics in Austin, TX. The role focuses on developing AI solutions for biometric recognition, image processing, and video analytics, leveraging CNNs, ViT, and related architectures.

You will collaborate with engineering, product, and innovation teams to deploy production-ready capabilities and improve security and user experience. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow, Python, OpenCV, and MLOps