Research Scientist, Persona

• PhD (strongly preferred) or MS in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
• Proven research track record, demonstrated through multiple high-quality publications
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Curiosity, creativity, and a drive to solve hard, open-ended problems

Desirable

• We are seeking a Research Scientist to pioneer novel approaches in identity verification and fraud prevention
• Some of our most effective solutions have come from unconventional thinking — creative algorithms leveraging computer vision, anomaly detection, and statistical modeling rather than purely traditional supervised ML
• You will be our first-ever dedicated research scientist, shaping our research agenda, collaborating closely with our ML team, and producing original work that both strengthens our products and advances the broader field
• Your work will result in publications in top-tier conferences and journals, establishing Persona as a thought leader in the industry
• Conceive and develop original algorithms for fraud prevention and identity verification
• Publish high-quality research in leading conferences and journals
• Build connections with academic institutions and the broader research community