Reality Defender is looking for a Computer Vision Intern to join a 3-month research project focused on advancing detection methods for AI-generated media. You will partner directly with our AI team to generate cutting-edge research and publish peer-reviewed papers on deepfake detection.
What You'll Do
- Investigate new methods for generative image and video detection.
- Collaborate with researchers within the team.
- Perform research on deepfake image and video detection.
- Write up results for internal reports and submission to academic journals and workshops.
- Independently implement and evaluate ideas using a modern deep learning stack.
What We're Looking For
- PhD student in a relevant technical field.
- Experience in computer vision.
- Proficient in Python and building deep learning models with PyTorch.
- Published peer-reviewed research papers in reputable computer vision venues (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS).
- Excited about Reality Defender's mission to build a comprehensive deepfake and AI-generated media detection platform.
- Available to start a research project in Summer of 2026.
Technical Stack
- Python, PyTorch
- AWS, GCP
Team & Environment
You will partner with Reality Defender's AI team. Your primary collaborator and advisor will be Jacob Seidman.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in New York City.
Reality Defender is an equal opportunity employer.





