Senior Software Engineer (AI & Biometrics)

 

Since our founding, IDEMIA has been on a mission to unlock the world and make it safer through our cutting-edge identity technologies. Our technology leadership makes us the partner of choice for hundreds of governments and thousands of enterprises in over 180 countries, including some of the biggest and most influential brands in the world. In applying our unique expertise in biometrics and cryptography, we enable our clients to unlock simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel and protect public places – at scale and in total security.

 

Our teams work from 5 continents and speak 100+ different languages. We strongly believe that our diversity is a key driver of innovation and performance.

 

Purpose

This role transforms requirements into software according to design, to maximize business value and customer satisfaction.

Key Missions

Uses programming, scripting and database languages to write software code that meets requirements and that optimizes software performances

Identifies existing software components, libraries and frameworks to reuse in the solutions

Applies knowledge of software development best practices, including coding standards, secure coding, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

Contributes to requirement (functional and non-functional) analysis and estimations

Supports software testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution activities by correcting programming errors, responding to scope changes, and coding software enhancements

Builds up software structure including functions, design patterns, layers, etc.

Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing code comments, layouts, diagrams and charts

Contributes to Software architecture (specification analysis, technical studies, technology assessment, etc.)

Codes large and complex modules within agreed quality, deadline and cost

Performs design and code reviews and assess software performance optimization

Contributes and promotes the organization's technical governance

Produce quotations

Performs complex troubleshooting

Coaches and can manage a small team of Software Development Engineers

Profile & Other Information

Job Summary

We’re seeking a Senior Developer to join our innovation team, helping to design, prototype, and evaluate current and emerging technologies for border control and management. You’ll lead development efforts, assess existing systems, and help shape next-gen solutions using tools like AI, biometrics, and IoT.

Responsibilities

• Design and build software for identity management, surveillance, and access control.
• Evaluate current systems and identify modernization opportunities.
• Prototype solutions using AI/ML, biometrics, and real-time sensor data.
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate secure, scalable systems.
• Stay informed on industry standards and technology trends.
• Contribute to system architecture and technical strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar.
• 5+ years of experience in software development and system design.
• Skilled in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and container tech.
• Strong understanding of secure, scalable system architecture.

Preferred

• Experience with biometric tech (face, fingerprint, iris).
• Knowledge of border control protocols (e.g., ICAO, IATA).
• Background in AI, computer vision, or real-time systems.
• Experience in government, defense, or compliance-heavy environments.

 

 

By choosing to work at IDEMIA, you will join a unique tech company, offering a wide range of growth opportunities. You will contribute to a safer world, collaborating with an international and global community. We value the diversity of our teams and welcome people from all walks of life, regardless of how they look, where they come from, who they love, or what they think.

 

We deliver cutting edge, future proof innovation that reach the highest technological standards and we’re transforming, fast, to stay a leader in a world that’s changing fast, too.

 

At IDEMIA, people can develop their expertise and feel a sense of ownership and empowerment, in a global environment, as part of a company with the ambition and the ability to change the world.

 

Visit our website to know more about the leader in Identity Technologies

www.idemia.com