Research Scientist (Audio-3D Vision)

Key Skills

Computer Vision (CV), Deep Learning, Effective communication skills, NeurIPS, Python Programming, PyTorch, SIGGRAPH, TensorFlow

Job Description

Flawless AI is an energetic, growing startup operating at the intersection of AI and film making. Our technology uses generative AI to make it look like your favorite actor or actress is speaking another language, without subtitles or voice-overs, making it indistinguishable from the original performance.

It doesn’t matter where you live or what languages you speak, audiences can now experience authentic storytelling exactly as the filmmaker originally intended through the magic of automated visual translation. We believe the most important breakthroughs in AI are unlocked only when we apply it to real-world use cases that reach millions of people and are generally available. This is our north star and guiding principle.

As a lead researcher on the science team at Flawless, you will work with and lead a close-knit, passionate group of world-class individuals tackling some of the most challenging problems in deep learning, including Audio-driven 3D facial animation, GAN models for visual speech synthesis, speech-based modeling, multi-modal fusion for audio-visual learning, and a lot more.

Our work in automated visual translation is just the beginning, we’re developing countless exciting products based on the application of our proprietary, cornerstone research.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Postdoctoral researcher in 3D Computer Vision, Speech Synthesis, Computer Graphics, or related field
• Demonstrable research experience with a strong publication record in major 3D Computer Vision, Speech Processing, and Computer Graphics venues and journals like CVPR, SIGGRAPH, or NeurIPS
• 6+ years of experience in Python with proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensorflow
• High degree of proficiency in math and statistical methods for signal processing
• Experience with to audio-visual learning, multimodal fusion, and/or 3D audio-driven face animation
• Outstanding communication skills to collaborate in a team with Scientist, Research/ML Engineers and VFX artists.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with speech modeling and speed synthesis with deep neural networks
• Generative and cross-domain attention models for 3D visual speech synthesis applications
• 2+ years of experience hiring, onboarding, and training team members ranging from new graduates to senior members of staff
• 2+ years of experience leading research scientists ranging from new graduates to senior members of staff

Benefits

Working for Flawless:

• Autonomy - You'll own your work from start to finish
• Influence - You'll impact major research decisions
• Publication - You’ll be encouraged to publish your work
• Learning - You’ll push the state-of-the-art with the best in the world
• Impact - Your input genuinely matters
• The annual salary range for this role is $200,000 – $300,000
• Stock Options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan

Flawless is proud to emphasize an equal opportunity, safe environment for people to do their best work. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.