Research Scientist Intern (AI/ML Research - Fraud, Authentication, Speech, and Video) at Pindropsecurity

Who We Are Pindrop is the Real Human + Right Human® Identity Trust Platform for the AI era. As AI-driven fraud and deepfakes erode trust in digital communication, Pindrop delivers continuous identity verification and deepfake detection across voice, video, and digital interactions in real time. Enterprises rely on Pindrop to secure billions of high-risk customer interactions each year, including top U.S. banks, as well as leading insurers and healthcare providers. Powered by models trained on more than 1.5 billion real-world interactions annually and protected by 300+ patents, Pindrop restores trust while reducing fraud, lowering operational costs, and improving customer experience. Recognized by TIME as one of 2025’s Best Inventions and by Inc. for Best in Business for Innovation, Pindrop is backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, IVP, and CapitalG. We are looking for Research Scientist Interns to help explore exciting research ideas across one or more of the following areas: fraud detection, authentication, speech and audio processing, video analysis, biometrics, and synthetic media detection. This candidate will work in a world-class team of researchers and will play a key role in developing next-generation technologies that improve trust, security, and user experience across voice and digital interactions. What you'll do • Develop and evaluate machine learning systems: Design, implement, and assess advanced models for problems such as fraud detection, authentication, biometric verification, speech processing, video understanding, and synthetic media detection. • Prototype and validate new research ideas: Explore state-of-the-art AI/ML techniques and build proof-of-concept systems to address emerging challenges in security, identity, and media authenticity. • Work with multimodal data: Analyze and model speech, audio, video, and related signals to improve system accuracy, robustness, and real-world performance. • Benchmark against industry standards: Evaluate models on internal and public datasets, participate in relevant research benchmarks and challenges, and compare approaches against state-of-the-art methods. • Collaborate on research and innovation: Partner with researchers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to translate research ideas into practical capabilities. Contribute to technical reports, publications, and thought leadership where appropriate. Who you are • You are a creative problem solver who is excited about building amazing products that add real value to millions of people. • You are enthusiastic about biometric security, fraud prevention, authentication, and developing research ideas into products. • You can explain complex topics in simple terms, and you love building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. • You are a self-starter and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that often includes ambiguity. • You are resilient in the face of challenges, change, and ambiguity. • You are optimistic and believe that you can make a problem into a solution. • You are resourceful, excited to uncover innovative solutions, and teach yourself something new when needed. • You take accountability, do the things you say you will do, under-promise and over-deliver. • You are nimble and adaptable when priorities change and continue to see the forest through the trees. Your skill-set Must haves • Active enrollment in a PhD program in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, etc.) required. • Ability to demonstrate experience in one or more of the following: fraud detection; authentication and identity verification; speech processing; audio and/or video deepfake detection; speech, audio, image, or video generation/synthesis; speaker recognition/processing; anti-spoofing; voice biometrics; facial recognition; video understanding and analysis; machine learning for security, biometrics, or trust and safety. • Python skills required. • Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras required. • Proven track record of successful and timely project delivery required. Nice to haves • Experience with ML, speech, vision, or security-related challenges and benchmarks (ASVspoof, Kaggle, NIST SRE, CHiME, AV-Deepfake1M++, etc.). • Experience with C/C++. • Deep knowledge of biometrics, authentication, fraud, customer experience, speech, or video research concepts. What’s in it for you In an era where synthetic media, fraud, and identity manipulation are accelerating, we ensure that every interaction involves the real human and the right human. Our work directly protects financial institutions, enterprises, and consumers from fraud, deception, and identity compromise. You will wake up every day knowing your work has a real-world impact. You will work alongside some of the best technical minds in security, AI, and voice intelligence. We are intense about excellence, but we are also a team that enjoys the journey. If you want to build something that matters- and be proud of the company you help shape- this is that opportunity. What we offer As a part of Pindrop, you’ll have a direct impact on our growing list of products and the future of security in the voice-driven economy. We hire great people and take care of them. Here’s a snapshot of the benefits we offer: • Competitive compensation package, including RSUs (Restricted Stock Units) for all employees, so everyone shares in our long-term success. • Remote-first environment - giving you flexibility and autonomy in how you structure your day. • While we work flexibly, we prioritize meaningful in-person moments through regular team on-sites, company-wide events, and intentional gatherings that foster connection, collaboration, and shared success. • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) • Generous health and welfare plans to choose from - including one employer-paid “employee-only” plan! • Best-in-class Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution • Low-cost vision and dental plans for you and your family, providing comprehensive coverage and peace of mind. • Paid Parental Leave - Including birth, adoptive & foster parents • Recurring monthly phone and internet allowance to help cover essential connectivity costs and support flexible work. • Enhanced fertility and GLP-1 benefits to support family-building journeys and personalized health needs. • Annual Learning & Development stipend to support your professional growth, skill-building, certifications, and continued education. Not sure if this is you? We want a diverse, global team, with a broad range of experience and perspectives. If this job sounds great, but you’re not sure if you qualify, apply anyway! We carefully consider every application and will either move forward with you, find another team that might be a better fit, keep in touch for future opportunities, or thank you for your time. AI - A Transformative Force At Pindrop, we view artificial intelligence as a transformative force that, when harnessed responsibly, can unlock unprecedented value for our customers, partners and society and enable and empower us to continue to deliver cutting-edge technology to combat fraud and unblur the lines between what it means to be human versus machine. Pindrop may use AI tools to help prioritize job applications for human review. The AI tool may analyze your work experience and skills to assess fit for the role, but does not consider your name or contact details. Applications with the strongest match to job requirements are prioritized for human review; not all applications may be individually reviewed. Pindrop is an Equal Opportunity Employer Here at Pindrop, it is our mission to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, marital and/or veteran status.