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As a Senior Research Scientist, you will bring advanced computer vision, machine learning and biometric technologies from research to production, powering products like Seamless Travel used by travelers worldwide. You will set the scientific direction for our applied-research roadmap, guide a collaborative, largely remote team across Lisbon and Porto/Gaia, and deliver robust, scalable and responsible AI solutions that make travel simpler, safer and more secure.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDefine the applied-research strategy for face recognition, image quality, anti-spoofing and innovative biometric capture pipelines\nSet best practices from data acquisition, annotation and dataset governance through to model training, deployment, monitoring and retirement\n Ensure rigor, fairness and compliance with the EU AI Act, GDPR, ICAO, ISO and NIST standards, while continuously assessing accuracy, robustness, bias, security and privacy\nInfluence product and technology roadmaps, collaborate with teams such as Device Management and Services, resolve complex technical challenges and escalated SDK support requests, and contribute to European projects\nEnsure code and algorithms follow best practices for security, governance and software lifecycle management\nGenerate patents, publications and trade secrets, and mentor the next generation of researchers\nAbout The Ideal Candidate:\n5+ years of experience in computer vision, machine learning or related fields, in industry or public research institutions;\nA proven track record of delivering innovative research that has become production-ready solutions;\nDeep expertise in deep learning for image-based tasks, with strong Python skills and hands-on model training experience;\nScientific credentials: a PhD in computer vision or a related field is preferred, and publications or academic research experience are valued;\nAdaptable and independent, comfortable with ambiguity and working across different tools, machines and technologies, with strong communication and a passion for mentoring;\nNice to have: biometrics experience (internal training is provided), plus software engineering and C# skills.\nWhat We Can Offer You:\n\n A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer.\n A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.\n Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.\n A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.\n A hybrid working model - We want our employees to do their best work, however the hybrid model works best for them.\n A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.\n A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.\n A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.\nDiversity & Inclusion\nAmadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.\nAmadeus is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an accessible recruitment process. 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