Join the Biometrics Research & Technology team at Thales in Meudon to develop next-generation biometric algorithms for faces, irises, and fingerprints. Your missions will include conducting a state-of-the-art study on DeepFake generation techniques, implementing generation methods, exploring and implementing control techniques, evaluating these methods against DeepFake detection systems, and writing an internship report and internal documentation.

Must Have

• Studying in the final year of an engineering school or equivalent in computer vision, artificial intelligence, signal processing, or mathematics.
• First experience in image processing.
• Proficiency in Python development.
• Ability to read and write easily in English.
• Analytical and synthetic mind, rigor, and autonomy.

Good to Have

• Desire to discover exciting biometrics and machine learning technologies.

Perks & Benefits

• Technological expertise
• Attention to employee work-life balance
• Inclusive and benevolent environment
• Recognized societal and environmental commitment (Thales Solidarity, CAC 40 ESG index…)
• Internships are compensated based on study level.

Let's build a future of trust together

Thales is a global high-tech leader specializing in three sectors: Defense & Security, Aerospace & Space, and Cyber & Digital. It develops products and solutions that contribute to a safer, more environmentally friendly, and more inclusive world. The Group invests nearly 4 billion euros per year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum, cloud technologies, and 6G. Thales has nearly 81,000 employees in 68 countries.

Your daily life

By joining us in Meudon, you will be part of Thales Group's headquarters located on the banks of the Seine and organized as a real campus, bringing together our digital identity and security activities.

You will join Thales's Biometrics Research & Technology team, which develops next-generation biometric algorithms for faces, irises, and fingerprints.

Your missions:

• Conduct a state-of-the-art study on DeepFake generation techniques, particularly in the context of "face swapping" or "face editing".
• Implement certain generation methods.
• Explore and implement certain techniques to control generation.
• Evaluate these methods in the context of an attack on a DeepFake detection system.
• Write an internship report and internal documentation.

Your profile:

Are you studying in your final year of engineering school or equivalent in the field of computer vision, artificial intelligence, signal processing, or mathematics and looking for a 6-month internship?

Do you have first experience in image processing and are comfortable reading and implementing scientific publications?

Are you proficient in Python development? Does your English level allow you to read and write easily in this language?

Do you want to discover the exciting technologies of biometrics and machine learning?

Do you have an analytical and synthetic mind, demonstrate rigor and autonomy?

Then this position is for you!

All our internships are formalized by an agreement and subject to remuneration, the amount of which is determined according to your level of study.

Thales, a Handi-Engaged company, recognizes all talents. Diversity is our best asset. Apply and join us!