Position Overview

We are looking for Senior Applied Scientist to lead 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

• Provide technical leadership for a team of highly capable applied AI scientists, fostering a culture of creativity, technical depth and excellence.

• Initiate, plan and drive projects that will bring the next generation of digital onboarding products to the real world that can withstand the most aggressive and determined 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 the results of the research in the form of new products.

• Communicate technical vision and roadmap at multiple levels within the organisation 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 successfully 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.

Location

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 for books, coaches, conferences, courses, podcasts, and more

• Open and transparent culture with weekly global roundup and quarterly team socials

• Expense up to £300 (or local equivalent) to purchase workstation setup equipment

• Opportunity to become a member of Entrust’s resource groups to learn different skills in our 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 (Onfido covers 50% and 50% deducted from payroll)

• Health Insurance (Mutuelle) provided by ALAN

• Disability & Life insurance provided by ALAN (3x Base Salary)

• 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 for books, coaches, conferences, courses, podcasts, and more

• Open and transparent culture with weekly global roundup and quarterly team socials

• Expense up to £300 (or local equivalent) to purchase workstation setup equipment

• Opportunity to become a member of Entrust’s resource groups to learn different skills in our belonging groups

Culture and Career Growth

At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Expect career growth, flexibility, and collaboration as part of our culture. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and respect and encourage everyone to be themselves.

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. Let’s build a more secure world—together.

Apply today

NO AGENCIES, NO RELOCATION

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Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. If you require an accommodation, contact accessibility@entrust.com.

Recruiter: Grace Rusingiza Grace.Rusingiza@entrust.com