Research Engineer

Title: Research Engineer
Location: Hybrid - Waterloo, London, UK
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
About iProov:
iProov 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.
Reporting to the VP of Research, you’ll have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art Deep Learning technology to develop creative solutions to exciting, challenging and industry-defined problems.
How 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 problems
Work with our developers to see the products of the research turned into production code
Collaborate with the research team on best solutions
Communicate research outcomes across the company
Contribute to the broader research strategy of the company
Challenge the status quo of the existing solutions
You 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 neuroscience
Experience delivering machine learning or computer vision systems in an industrial environment
Experience with time-series data and correlation
Understanding 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 Platform
Experience with DevOps tools such as experiment tracking, automation, dataset versioning, etc.
Excellent data processing capabilities using tools such as Python, Excel, Google Suite
About you:
You have good interpersonal skills and are prepared to collaborate in a team to refine solutions
Natural curiosity to explore unexplored
Perseverance and desire to solve challenging problems
You are confident suggesting your ideas to solve problems
You enjoy the exploratory nature of research
You are eager to learn new techniques and technologies to solve new problems
You enjoy working in a dynamic and agile environment
Benefits:
25 days Annual Leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays
3200 Share Options allocated after passing probation (6 months of service)
Vitality Health Insurance - a range of options available on this below
Life Assurance
SmartHealth - Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your family
Award winning L&D platform to continue your development with personal allocated training budgets
Enhanced Maternity leave package
Pension - 5% employee, 3% employer
Flexible working – remote/office etc.
Free Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits and fruit in the office
Free access to WeWork discounts and free online well-being sessions
The Vitality Programme includes a number of reward benefits that all employees have access to as part of the plan, for example:
50% off monthly gym memberships
Apple watches significantly discounted based member vitality status
Half price trainers with Runners Need
Weekly rewards – Free coffee with Café Nero
Monthly rewards – Free Cinema ticket
Discounts on travel with Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on a members vitality status
Amazon prime free months based on activity
Up to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods
75% off stays at Champneys Health Spas
Allen Carr’s £299 no smoking programme for free
Access to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and Headspace
Discounts on Weight Watchers
50%-80% off Comprehensive Private Health screening