Biometrics Software Engineer (SME)

About the role

The Biometrics Software Engineer (SME) role is specialized in integrating biometric technologies into existing software systems. The position requires expertise in both biometric algorithms and software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software modules to integrate various biometric modalities (facial recognition, fingerprint, iris scan) with existing applications and systems using provided SDKs and APIs.
• Develop and maintain application programming interfaces (APIs) for third-party applications to interact with the biometric system.
• Contribute to the overall system architecture for biometric integration, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Develop data processing pipelines to handle biometric data capture, storage, and transmission, adhering to privacy and security regulations.
• Participate in software programming initiatives to support innovation and enhancement, using Java and JavaScript.
• Create detailed technical documentation for integration processes, API usage, and system configurations.
• Troubleshoot issues related to biometric integration, including software compatibility and data quality.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of various biometric modalities (facial recognition, fingerprint, iris scanning), including their strengths, limitations, and accuracy factors.
• Experience with integrating third-party APIs and SDKs for biometric data capture and processing.
• Understanding of security protocols and best practices for handling sensitive biometric data.
• Familiarity with database technologies to store and manage biometric data.
• Expert with Java, Spring, C2S, and the software development lifecycle.
• Experience delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices.
• Master's degree with 15 or more years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13 or more years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Leidos offers competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, Immediate Vesting in our 401K, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.

Pay

Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

Schedule

Immediate vesting in our 401K