Machine Learning Researcher

Job DescriptionResearch EngineerIf you’d like to make the online world a safer place, come and join us.About iProoviProov is the world leader in face biometric verification. We are on a mission to make the Internet a safer place for businesses and consumers and work with fantastic customers across a number of industry sectors - organisations using our technology include the US Department of Homeland Security, the UK Home Office, the NHS, Eurostar, the Australian government, the Singapore government, UBS and many more.Diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose.The RoleReports to: VP, ResearchLocation: WeWork HQ, Waterloo - Hybrid (minimum once in the office per week)Comp: Negotiable (Base) + Company Performance Bonus (Lvl 3) + Share Options + UK iProov BenefitsHow you’ll make an impact:Take ownership of research areas in computer vision, machine learning and biometrics with high degree of autonomy tackling new, as yet, unsolved industry problemsWork with our developers to see the products of the research turned into production codeCollaborate with the research team on best solutionsCommunicate research outcomes across the companyContribute to the broader research strategy of the companyChallenge the status quo of the existing solutionsYou will work with a diverse team of AI and machine vision specialists, applying state-of-the-art Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques to develop original solutions to world wide problems.We tend to look for people with:A Masters or PhD in a numerate discipline such as computer science, engineering, computational neuroscienceExperience delivering machine learning or computer vision systems in an industrial environmentExperience with time-series data and correlationUnderstanding of multiple Machine Learning disciplines, such as Image Processing, Computer Vision, Signal Processing, Natural Language Processing, Pattern Recognition etc.Experience with Docker and Google Suite including Google Cloud PlatformExperience with DevOps tools such as experiment tracking, automation, dataset versioning, etc.Excellent data processing capabilities using tools such as Python, Excel, Google SuiteWhat we would like to see from you:You have good interpersonal skills and are prepared to collaborate in a team to refine solutionsNatural curiosity to explore unexploredPerseverance and desire to solve challenging problemsYou are confident suggesting your ideas to solve problemsYou enjoy the exploratory nature of researchYou are eager to learn new techniques and technologies to solve new problemsYou enjoy working in a dynamic and agile environmentBenefits25 days Annual Leave, plus 8 Bank HolidaysSalary sacrifice schemes including: Pension, Cycle To Work and Electric Car SchemeWork Overseas Perk - Work globally for up to 2 weeksLife AssuranceSmartHealth - Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your familyAward winning L&D platform with personal allocated training budgetsNursery Salary SacrificePension - 5% employee, 3% employerFlexible hybrid working environmentFree Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits with fruit in the officeFree access to WeWork discounts and free online well-being sessionsVitality Health - a range of options available on this belowThe Vitality Programme includes a number of reward benefits that all employees have access to as part of the plan, for example:Private Health cover including Dental, Optical, and Audiology50% off monthly gym membershipsApple watches significantly discounted based member vitality statusHalf price trainers with Runners NeedWeekly rewards – Free coffee with Café NeroMonthly rewards – Free Cinema ticketDiscounts on travel with Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on a members vitality statusAmazon prime free months based on activityUp to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods75% off stays at Champneys Health SpasAllen Carr’s £299 no smoking programme for freeAccess to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and HeadspaceDiscounts on Weight Watchers50%-80% off Comprehensive Private Health screeningsDue to the nature of our work, we may require our staff to pass a UK Security Clearance check. As such, any offer would also depend on your ability to adhere to the UK Security check criteria.