Principal Biometrics Software Engineer

Description

• To be considered you must have an active and current TS/SCI w/ Poly security clearance**

Principal 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.

• 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

• Biometric Integration:
  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.
• API Development:
  Develop and maintain application programming interfaces (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 Java Script
• 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.

• Biometric Technologies:
  Strong understanding of various biometric modalities (facial recognition, fingerprint, iris scanning), including 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:
  Expert with Java, Spring, C2S, and the software development lifecycle:
  Experience delivering within Dev Ops toolsets/practices.
• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree with 12 or more years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 10 or more years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Citizenship and Clearance:
  Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess an active TS//SCI with Polygraph.

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

Pay Range $ - $

July 15, 2026

For U.S. Positions:
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.