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.

• 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.

Role Description 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. - 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. Qualifications - 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. Requirements - Experience with ML, speech, vision, or security-related challenges and benchmarks (ASVspoof, Kaggle, NIST SRE, CHiME, AV-Deepfake1M++, etc.) - Nice to have. - Experience with C/C++ - Nice to have. - Deep knowledge of biometrics, authentication, fraud, customer experience, speech, or video research concepts - Nice to have. Benefits - Competitive compensation package, including RSUs (Restricted Stock Units) for all employees. - Remote-first environment - giving you flexibility and autonomy in how you structure your day. - 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. - Paid Parental Leave - Including birth, adoptive & foster parents. - Recurring monthly phone and internet allowance. - Enhanced fertility and GLP-1 benefits. - Annual Learning & Development stipend.

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Research Scientist to join our team! In this role you will get to research and develop complex scientific models as well as help lead current and new programs. This position is contingent upon funding What You'll Be Doing: - Work with a team of scientists and engineers to improve and add new capabilities to existing numerical models, including an advanced atmospheric transport and dispersion model and/or high-temperature multi-physics model - Document and present work to team members, customers, and to the modeling community - Keep current with new developments in numerical methods and advances in AI/ML as they relate to scientific modeling - Support Agile software development using DevSecOps and CI/CD tools - Support program management needs in existing programs - Support business development efforts to help grow existing programs and pursue new opportunities What Required Skills You'll Bring: - Secret Level Clearance - BS degree and 8+ years of related professional experience; PHD preferred - Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: atmospheric transport and dispersion, computational fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer - Knowledge and experience working with scientific models - Ability to work independently and also work well with others in a team environment - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to manage projects and people - Ability to support business development efforts - Occasional CONUS Travel may be required What Desired Skills You'll Bring: - 2 years or more of experience managing projects and personnel - Knowledge and experience with AI/ML and GPU computing as they related to scientific modeling - Experience coding in Fortran – understanding of both legacy and modern Fortran - Experience with C, C++, Python, and/or Java Security Clearance Requirement: An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​ This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.