Biometrics Software Engineer (SME)

Leidos•Bethesda, MD

9d•$154,050 - $278,475•Onsite

About The Position

The Biometrics Software Engineer role specializes in integrating biometric technologies (e.g., fingerprint, facial recognition, iris scanning) from systems such as IDEMIA's MBSS into existing software systems, requiring expertise in both biometric algorithms and software development practices to seamlessly connect biometric data capture with other applications and platforms. Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

Requirements

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. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess an active TS//SCI with Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Experience with structured analysis and design methodologies.
Experience integrating with biometric-based identity management solutions.

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.
Identify and resolve issues related to biometric integration, including software compatibility and data quality.