AI Scientist

HID Global

• $110K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 0-4 years of industry, research, or postdoctoral experience.
  • Proficiency in Python, PyTorch or TensorFlow, OpenCV, NumPy, Pandas, and Jupyter.
  • Familiarity with CNNs, Vision Transformers, attention networks, image processing, and object detection.
  • Knowledge of biometric systems and modalities including face, fingerprint, iris, and palm recognition.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize AI and deep learning models for biometric applications.
  • Develop pipelines for image processing, video analytics, and feature extraction.
  • Create data collection tools and benchmarking processes for model evaluation.
  • Implement data governance practices throughout the AI lifecycle.
  • Support deployment and enhancement of biometric AI solutions in production.
  • Drive AI innovation and product development initiatives.
  • Facilitate collaboration among engineering, product management, and business stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits and annual leave for work-life balance.
  • Vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive company culture.
  • Extensive career development opportunities and resources.
  • Be part of a pioneering global organization in biometric technology.
Full Job Description
An Amazing Career Opportunity for an AI Scientist!!

Location: Austin, TX or Palm Beach Garden, FL

Job ID: 51362

Supports the Biometrics Innovation Team by developing AI solutions for biometric recognition, identity verification, image processing, video analytics, and signal processing applications. The role applies machine learning and deep learning technologies across biometric sensing platforms. The position collaborates with engineering, product, and innovation teams to develop and deploy production-ready capabilities. The role contributes to biometric performance, security, and user experience improvements. The position advances HID biometric technology and product differentiation.

As our AI Scientist, you'll support HID's success by:
  • 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.
  • Supporting biometric application development across multiple sensing platforms.


Your Experience and Background include:
  • 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.
  • Exposure to imaging modalities including RGB, NIR, IR, thermal, structured-light, ToF/3D depth, polarization, and multispectral imaging is preferred.
  • Knowledge of biometric standards, compliance requirements, and benchmarking methodologies is preferred.
  • Experience with MLOps, software engineering, data engineering, and responsible AI governance is preferred.


What we can offer you:
  • Competitive salary and rewards package
  • Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
  • A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
  • Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
  • To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds


HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available
  • Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
  • HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
  • International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.


At times, HID may use AI-assisted technology to help our Talent Acquisition team review applications by identifying job-related qualifications, skills, and experience in résumés and comparing them with the requirements of the role. The technology supports recruiter review but does not make hiring decisions. A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews each application before any selection decision is made. Information processed by the tool is deleted once the recruiter's review is complete.

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