Senior Research Scientist - Face Perception at Flawless

Santa Monica, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Entertainment, FilmmakingIndustries

Requirements

  • Completed MSc (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Visual Computing, or research industry experience with Deep Learning and Visual Computing
  • 3+ years of leadership, managing teams of 3+ Scientists/Engineers
  • 5+ years of research experience with a strong publication record in top-tier CV and Graphics venues, such as CVPR and Siggraph
  • Experience working in collaborative teams comprising researchers, applied and data scientists, and platform developers
  • Ability to conduct proactive and independent research beyond expectations
  • Remarkable background in linear algebra, numerical optimization, and statistical analysis
  • Demonstrable experience with Deep Learning based models for scene understanding
  • Familiarity with modern 2D and 3D Vision, including but not limited to identification, localization, tracking, imaging, occlusion detection, and segmentation of objects, faces, or scenes
  • Experience with self-supervised and few-shot deep learning techniques
  • Proficiency with Python and DL frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch (preferred)
  • Previous experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience managing and scaling teams of Scientists and interns
  • Experience managing career development for team members
  • Demonstrable experience developing (multi-modal) 2D/3D techniques for object/scene detection, occlusion, identification, tracking, reconstruction, and/or segmentation
  • Knowledge in 3D reconstruction and segmentation with multi-view and video data
  • Knowledge in speaker detection, talking head detection, facial identity

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Research Scientists and Research Engineers for face detection and recognition, landmarks and segmentation, and occlusion detection
  • Impact the delivery of localization and foreign language dubbing solutions across feature films, episodic series, and commercial content
  • Drive innovation and development of generative AI editing solutions for global clients
  • Lead and produce publications accepted at top-tier conferences like CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, and SIGGRAPH
  • Lead and mentor research team of scientists, engineers, and interns
  • Demonstrate excellent time-management skills and manage multiple projects in high volume on a global scale
  • Maintain clear, concise, and constant communication with cross-functional teams in US and UK locations
  • Work closely with Science, VFX, Production, Product teams, key production executives, creatives, and Science Leaders
  • Report to the VP of Research (Ari Shapiro)

Skills

Face Detection
Face Recognition
Facial Landmarks
Segmentation
Occlusion Detection
Generative AI
Computer Vision
Deep Learning
Research Publications

Flawless

AI-driven visual translation for films

About Flawless

Flawless AI specializes in visual translation technology for the TV and film industry. Their main product, TrueSync, uses artificial intelligence to translate foreign language films into the native language of viewers while maintaining accurate lip-sync and photorealistic visuals. This ensures that the original performances of actors are preserved, creating an authentic viewing experience. Flawless AI differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on seamless visual translation that allows filmmakers and content owners to reach global audiences without losing the essence of their work. The company's goal is to enhance the global distribution of films and TV shows, making them accessible to diverse audiences while respecting the original artistic intent.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$1.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, EntertainmentIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Stock Options

Risks

Competition from generative AI companies like Colossyan threatens Flawless's market share.
Rapid AI development in the UK may lead to market saturation and increased competition.
Stricter regulations from the Bletchley Declaration could impact Flawless's innovation capabilities.

Differentiation

TrueSync offers AI-driven lip-syncing for multilingual film visualizations, preserving original performances.
Flawless AI targets filmmakers seeking global distribution without losing artistic integrity.
The company provides a unique solution for seamless visual translation in the film industry.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI localization tools as global streaming platforms expand content libraries.
Partnership opportunities with major streaming services investing in AI for content delivery.
Increased focus on AI ethics could position Flawless as a leader in responsible AI use.

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