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Research Scientist (Future)

Pindrop · US - Remote; US-Remote · Remote

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About Pindrop

Pindrop is the enterprise deepfake detection and identity verification platform. Independently validated at 99% accuracy and proven across 5 billion real-world interactions. Backed by a16z, GV and Felicis.

About the role

Depending on your level and domain expertise, as a Pindrop Research Scientist, you will drive core research initiatives, deliver reproducible experimental results, and help translate machine learning models into real-world product solutions. You may: Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • You remain focused, persistent, and scientifically rigorous through multiple experimental iterations, navigating ambiguity in research data, quality, or shifting methodologies
  • You seamlessly bridge the gap between research and engineering teams. You can explain complex AI/ML concepts with clarity to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • You take individual ownership of assigned research projects and workstreams, making sound technical decisions using available data, theory, and rigorous experimental evidence
  • You follow through on your commitments, communicate research progress transparently, and maintain the highest standard of technical integrity, documentation, and model reproducibility
More about this role

Pindrop is a cybersecurity company delivering continuous identity verification across voice, video, and digital interactions. Powered by the Pindrop Intelligence Network, our unified trust platform helps enterprises answer three critical questions:

Is this identity synthetic? Detect AI-generated and manipulated voice and video.

Is this identity risky? Identify fraud, suspicious behavior, and other risk signals.

Is this identity known? Authenticate identities using voice, device, behavioral, and other signals.

Pindrop brings this intelligence together across purpose-built trust engines to help organizations make informed decisions in real time — protecting customers, workforce interactions, and emerging AI-driven interactions.

Pindrop protects billions of high-risk interactions for enterprises, including leading financial institutions, insurers, and healthcare organizations. Its technology is informed by more than 8 billion real-world interactions annually and protected by 300+ patents.

Recognized by TIME as one of the 10 Most Influential Software Companies of 2026 and by Inc. for Best in Business for Innovation, Pindrop is backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz,...

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