Principal Biometrics Software Engineer

About the Role The Biometrics Software Engineer will specialize in integrating biometric technologies (fingerprint, facial recognition, iris scanning) from IDEMIA's MBSS into existing software systems. This role requires expertise in both biometric algorithms and software development practices to seamlessly connect biometric data capture with other applications and platforms, supporting scalable, secure solutions for national security missions. What You'll Do

• Biometric Integration: Design and implement software modules to integrate biometric modalities with existing applications and systems using provided SDKs and APIs.
• API Development: Develop and maintain APIs for third-party applications to interact with the biometric system.
• System Architecture: Contribute to the overall system architecture for biometric integration, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Data Handling: Develop data processing pipelines to handle biometric data capture, storage, and transmission, adhering to privacy and security regulations.
• Software Development: Participate in software programming initiatives to support innovation and enhancement, using Java and JavaScript.
• Technical Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation for integration processes, API usage, and system configurations.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues related to biometric integration, including software compatibility and data quality. What We're Looking For
• Biometric Technologies: Strong understanding of biometric modalities (facial recognition, fingerprint, iris scanning) and their strengths, limitations, and accuracy factors.
• API Integration: Experience with integrating third-party APIs and SDKs for biometric data capture and processing.
• Security Knowledge: Understanding of security protocols and best practices for handling sensitive biometric data.
• Database Management: Familiarity with database technologies to store and manage biometric data.
• Software Development and Agile Practices: Expertise with Java, Spring, C2S, and the software development lifecycle; experience delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices.
• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience or Master’s with 10+ years; additional years may substitute for a degree.
• Citizenship and Clearance: US citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Nice to Have
• Experience with structured analysis and design methodologies.
• Experience integrating biometric-based identity management solutions. Compensation & Benefits
• Pay range: $131,300 - $237,350 annually.
• Benefits include paid time off, holidays, 401(k) vesting, flexible schedules, stock purchase plans, upskilling, education assistance, parental leave, and more.