Data Scientist (Face Biometrics)

About the role

Daon, a global leader in digital identity fraud prevention and protection against AI-generated synthetic identities, is hiring a Data Scientist focused on face biometrics. The role sits within a European team of research and data scientists and reports to the Principal Research Scientist. Candidates must be residents of Serbia and the position is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Develop machine learning algorithms for face authentication solutions
• Research, prototype and evaluate presentation attack detection and fraud prevention methods
• Test and configure face algorithms to meet performance and accuracy standards
• Extend and use existing biometric code libraries
• Run experiments, interpret findings and turn results into deployable models and policies
• Help solve emerging face biometrics challenges and grow expertise in AI, machine learning and computer vision

Required profile

• Proven track record through project delivery, research contributions, or at least two years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or a related field preferred
• English at B2 level or above, as English is the main working language

Required skills

• Computer vision and deep learning, with PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Python and/or C++ with version control, testing and debugging
• Large-scale data handling, preprocessing and analysis
• Image recognition, matching and metric learning, or liveness and anti-spoofing exposure
• Nice to have: reviewing research, AI tool fluency, awareness of privacy and ethics in biometrics

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A flexible working environment for a balanced work-life schedule
• The chance to join an established team of researchers and scientists