Algorithm Development Engineer, Iris Recognition Image Analysis

Help us simplify the world – beyond keys and pins!

We make things better – replacing keys and pins with biometrics – improving security, saving time and making life more convenient. With your curiosity, engagement, brilliant ideas and our knowledge of biometric technology, we can make genius things together!

About the company

Fingerprints is a leading global biometric company, and our solutions are integrated into millions of devices and applications and used billions of times every day. We develop and deliver secure and convenient identification and authentication systems and create value by facilitating the everyday lives of our global user base. Fingerprints biometric systems consist of sensors, algorithms, software, and packaging technologies. Our success is built on product development with leading specialist competence that spawns world-leading products in terms of security, user convenience and performance.

When joining us, you will become a part of a friendly, diverse, and skilled team where we encourage each other to collaborate, come up with new ideas, share experiences and have fun.

About the role

We are looking for a talented algorithm developer to join our algorithm team, located in Copenhagen.

Your main responsibilities as an Iris recognition algorithm developer include algorithm analysis, design and implementation related to the core of our iris recognition engine. Key metrics guiding your work will be biometric performance, implementation complexity and architecture flexibility. You will work in close collaboration with hardware and software teams.

As part of our team, you will join a significant R&D effort and play a key role in the development of biometric algorithms for current and future modalities, adapted to smartphones, wearables, smartcards, as well as other devices and business segments. The algorithm team is a central part of R&D and is characterized by a high level of professional competence, as well as an open, friendly, and innovative work environment.

Who you are

The right candidate matches one of the following profiles, with Master or Ph.D. level academic qualifications:

• Signal analysis / mathematical modelling / machine learning: Knowledge of and experience with modelling, estimation and inference for data-driven applications of supervised and unsupervised learning. You have a solid understanding of and can develop, adapt and apply state-of-the-art learning methods to pattern recognition problems such as estimation of latent and purpose-built representations. Methods and implementations that you have experience with could include feature and metric learning, classification, regression, clustering, convolutional neural networks, support vector machines, convex/non-linear optimization and Bayesian estimation and inference.
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• Image analysis / image processing / computer vision: Knowledge of and experience with image and/or general signal analysis and processing, with proficiency in several of the following areas: feature extraction, segmentation, registration/alignment, pattern recognition, impairment modelling and compensation, in addition to general competences in statistics, signal analysis, computational geometry or adjacent fields. You have an ability to perform system-level optimizations and/or in-depth algorithmic analyses, to identify trade-offs between effectiveness and efficiency, for example, in order to operate within a given computational budget.

Additional required competences & skills:

• Identify yourself with our values: SMART, BRAVE, OPEN, UNITED.
• You have significant programming experience in C/C++, Python, Scala, Java, and/or Matlab.
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills and fluency in spoken and written English.
• You have industry experience in algorithm development, verification, and optimization in a relevant field.
• You are a team player with a positive problem-solving attitude.
• You are open to learn new things and are driven by a deep technical interest.
• You can drive assignments independently and self-manage priorities.
• Experience with software development and software quality assurance processes are considered an advantage.
• Experience with optical imaging systems and system design are considered an advantage.

What Fingerprints can offer you:

• Interesting challenges together with skilled and friendly colleagues in an international setting
• Modern work environment with flexible and dynamic work situation
• A learning culture with a possibility to grow and develop.

Application & About the Process

Please send your application and CV as soon as possible, but no later than June 30th, 2021. The selection process will start as soon as we receive applications.

As a first step, of a personality and logical test, to help us break human biases as we believe in giving everyone an equal opportunity. Do your best and good luck!

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the hiring manager, Sr. Director Kent Pedersen at kent.pedersen@fingerprints.com. If you have questions regarding your application, please send an email to HR, sandra.olofsson@fingerprints.com