Machine Learning Engineer (Deepfake & Injection Attack Detection / Face Liveness )
TLDR
As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will focus on deepfake detection and injection attack detection, directly contributing to safeguarding users from sophisticated AI-driven fraud.
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Deepfake detection
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Injection attack detection
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Digital manipulation analysis in biometric verification
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Work end-to-end across the ML lifecycle:
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Dataset curation (large-scale, noisy, adversarial datasets)
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Model development and training
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Evaluation and iteration using fraud-relevant metrics
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Production deployment and monitoring
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Build robust data pipelines, including:
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Data validation, cleaning, and labeling strategies
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Handling class imbalance, bias, and distribution shift
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Define and execute evaluation frameworks focused on real-world performance:
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Precision/recall trade-offs
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False positive vs. fraud detection balance
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Robustness to unseen attack types
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Collaborate closely with:
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Fraud & AI research teams
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Data collection and annotation teams
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MLOps and platform engineering
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Product teams
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Contribute to production ML systems, ensuring:
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Scalability and reliability
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Monitoring and performance tracking
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Continuous improvement against evolving threats
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Comfortable working in adversarial, fast-evolving problem spaces
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Able to clearly communicate technical concepts and trade-offs
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Collaborative and adaptable, with a strong sense of ownership
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Motivated by building technology that has real-world impact
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
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2+ years of experience deploying machine learning models into production
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Strong background in computer vision (image-based ML)
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Solid programming skills in Python
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Hands-on experience with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow
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Experience working with real-world datasets and building data pipelines
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Cloud: AWS
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Languages: Python
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ML Frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn
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Data Tools: Pandas, OpenCV
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Infrastructure: Docker, CI/CD, cloud-based ML pipelines
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Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent experience in Machine Learning or Computer Vision)
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Experience in fraud detection or adversarial ML domains
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Experience with deepfake detection, image forensics, or manipulation detection
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Familiarity with generative AI models (training or analysis)
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Background in data science or data engineering
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Competitive package
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Full Remote contract
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Annual Leave
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Home Office Allowance
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Annual Bonus – up to 10%
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Health Insurance
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Learning & Development: We promote continuous learning and support role-aligned development opportunities, with access to a complimentary LinkedIn Learning licence.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Home Office Stipend
Home Office Allowance
LinkedIn Learning licence
Learning & Development: We promote continuous learning and support role-aligned development opportunities, with access to a complimentary LinkedIn Learning licence.
Mitek Systems provides digital and biometric identity authentication, fraud prevention, and mobile deposit solutions, serving over 7,500 organizations globally. Our technology leverages advanced biometric recognition, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to enhance security and streamline transactions for businesses and consumers alike.
- Founded
- Founded 1985
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services