About the job

Company Description

The internet is flooded with synthetic content and identities. Very AI is restoring trust by building the first-ever Proof of Reality. Powered by two key technologies, Proof of Personhood and Proof of Authenticity, Very AI verifies both the person and the reality behind every online interaction.

Very’s team combines deep expertise across identity, biometrics and emerging technology. Founder, Zach Meltzer previously led growth at Galxe, the largest loyalty and retention platform in crypto, scaling to over 6,000 partners and 34 million users, while developing identity solutions like an on-chain KYC and ZK Protocol. Chief Science Officer, Hua Yang, is a pioneer of palm biometrics, with more than 10 patents and decades of experience spanning Leap Motion, Redrock Biometrics and advanced computer vision research.

Role Description

Very AI is looking for a Researcher to explore the foundations of authenticity in the digital world. You will work at the intersection of AI, media, and truth, developing insights and methods that strengthen our Proof-of-Reality platform. This role will also play a key part in shaping Very AI’s external voice by representing our work publicly, contributing to thought leadership, and helping define the broader conversation around digital authenticity.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct research related to authenticity, detection, and verification
• Analyze data, media, and AI-generated content to surface insights
• Collaborate with product and engineering to translate findings into features
• Represent Very AI publicly through writing, speaking, and online discourse (on X, at events, and in published articles)
• Track emerging research across AI, information integrity, and digital provenance

What You'll Bring:

• 3-5 years of background in research, specializing in AI/ML, deepfake, or authentication
• Experience with data analysis, detection models, computer vision, or cognitive science
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity about truth, identity, and media in the AI era
• Ability to work independently and think creatively across disciplines