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At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.

Get to Know Us 

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’sthe curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future. 

Join us at Entrust

At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely

Get to Know Us

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

About the Team

You'll be joining the team leading Entrust's Identity portfolio, including the solutions formerly Onfido (AI-powered digital identity solution). With the completed acquisition, Entrust now provides the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of AI-powered, identity-centric security solutions.

Our technology helps businesses verify real identities using AI and biometrics, ensuring secure remote customer and business onboarding. By assessing government-issued IDs and facial biometrics with innovative dashboards and fraud signals, we provide companies with the assurance they need to operate securely while allowing people to access services quickly and safely.

Position Overview:

We are looking for Applied Scientist II to play a key role in the design and deployment of cutting-edge AI-powered digital identity solutions. Join our team and collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and researchers to shape the future of secure authentication.

What you will be doing:

Initiate, plan and drive projects that will bring the next generation of digital onboarding products to the real world that can withstand the most aggressive and determined fraud attacks.

Design and build high performance end to end systems spanning all parts of the identity verification application from data acquisition, data processing, and post processing.

Mentor and work with junior scientists to research and deliver innovative technologies that utilize every bit of signal in the data.

Participate in hands-on machine learning research and deliver the results of the research in the form of new products.

Communicate technical vision and roadmap at multiple levels within the organisation and externally.

Publish research results in national and international conferences and scientific journals. Represent Entrust at national and international scientific conferences.

Contribute to filing patents.

Essential Skills:

Strong experience in machine learning and computer vision, including industry experience deploying ML models to production.

Track record of successfully delivering high performance ML-driven products.

Worked with customers to impactfully solve their problems.

Deep understanding of machine learning theory.

Strong coding skills in Python and hands on experience using at least one of the deep learning frameworks Tensorflow or PyTorch.

Desirable Skills:

Technical experience in uncertainty modelling, explainable machine learning techniques, out-of-distribution detection, life-long learning, and related fields.

Technical experience with signal processing and image processing techniques.

Working knowledge of cloud computing (preferably AWS) and tools and technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Git, etc..

Where you will be:

At Entrust, we have a distributed workforce. This role will be based as advertised on the job description. We have a hybrid model, and you can choose to work fully remote, or come to our offices! We let all our employees choose what’s best for them.

Where you will be:

At Entrust, we have a distributed workforce. This role will be based as advertised on the job description. We have a hybrid model, and you can choose to work fully remote, or come to our offices! We let all our employees choose what’s best for them.

Benefits UK

25 days annual leave plus a day off for your Birthday.

Two paid volunteering days per year.*

Bupa Private Medical and Dental Insurance*

Pension with The People’s Pension (employer contribution 4% of base salary)*

Generous paid parental leave

Life enrichment allowance of up to £80 per month to use for services including gym, yoga, fitness classes, massages, childcare, and therapy

Dedicated learning opportunities including using tools like Linkedin Learning with availability to use for learning resources such as books, coaches, conferences, courses, podcasts, and more

Our open and transparent culture is reflected in our “Better Together” motto and we bring this to life by meeting once a week for our global weekly roundup (OnThursday); holding quarterly team socials, and other company-wide social events

Expense up to £300 (or local equivalent) to purchase workstation setup equipment

The opportunity to become a member of Entrust’s resource groups in order to learn different skills in our belonging groups

Benefits France

25 days annual leave plus + RTT + 1 day off for your birthday

Two paid volunteering days per year*

Meal Vouchers provided by Swile. Onfido covers 50% and 50% is deducted from your payroll

Health Insurance (Mutuelle) provided by ALAN

Disability & Life insurance (Prevoyance) provided by ALAN (3x Base Salary)

Commuter reimbursement up to €40 per month

Life enrichment allowance of up to €95 per month to use for services including gym, yoga, fitness classes, massages, childcare, and therapy

Dedicated learning opportunities including using tools like Linkedin Learning with availability to use for learning resources such as books, coaches, conferences, courses, podcasts, and more

Our open and transparent culture is reflected in our “Better Together” motto and we bring this to life by meeting once a week for our global weekly roundup (OnThursday); holding quarterly team socials, and other company-wide social events

Expense up to £300 (or local equivalent) to purchase workstation setup equipment

The opportunity to become a member of Entrust’s resource groups in order to learn different skills in our belonging groups

At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you an expect when you join our team:

Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.

Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.

Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.

We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to globagrl affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world—together.

Apply today!

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At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team: 

Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority. 

Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle. 

Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow. 

We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. 

Ready to Make an Impact? 

If you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world—together. 

Apply today! 

For more information, visit . Follow us on, , , , and

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

Recruiter:

Grace Rusingiza

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