Biometric Research Engineer

April 24

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Building technology to radically increase transparency and effectiveness in global development.

Biometrics • Mobile Healthcare

11 - 50

Description

• Conduct comprehensive research on biometric identification technologies, including but not limited to fingerprint, face, ear and palm. • Stay informed of advancements in biometric technologies and assess their applicability to our projects. • Design data collection protocols for collecting data for researching, evaluating and building biometric solutions. • Prototype and test biometric systems to ensure high accuracy, security and suitability for our users. • Analyse the performance of biometric systems under various conditions and make recommendations for improvement. • Collaborate with the product and engineering, and project delivery teams as part of the research and development.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science or a related field, focusing on biometrics • Deep understanding of Computer Vision and other ML areas, algorithms and frameworks • Working knowledge of face recognition techniques • Significant knowledge of biometric modalities beyond fingerprint • Expertise in machine learning and deep learning techniques • At least 5 years experience of coding in Python, C#/ C++ or similar and the ability to translate mathematical algorithms into code

Benefits

• Genuine Impact. Work directly with our partners and users to deliver technology that has the potential to impact millions of lives across the globe. At Simprints, you’ll be part of a team that is passionate about driving real change. • An incredible, diverse team. Our work is at the intersection of technology and global development, and we’ve managed to build an amazing team drawn from all over the world. But don’t take our word for it—we’re an externally recognized Great Place to Work, part of the Flexa Top 100 Most Flexible Companies and a 2023 Best Workplace for Women. • Mutual Flex. We champion a work culture where autonomy and trust are paramount, steering clear of mere face-time metrics. Whether it's managing life's essentials like healthcare appointments or adapting work hours to match your peak productivity times, we've got you covered. In return, we count on your reciprocal flexibility when mission-critical moments arise, like stepping up for a crucial client discussion on a Friday or tackling unexpected technical glitches beyond regular hours. • Ultimate work-life balance. a. We offer a 4-day workweek, meaning everybody has the option to have Fridays off. b. We also offer unlimited paid annual leave which allows you to prioritize your well-being. As long as you're driving results and fostering teamwork, we encourage you to strike that perfect balance between your professional and personal life. Our commitment to this model's success is solidified through semi-annual productivity assessments with our board, ensuring that our high standards of performance are consistently met. • Professional development. We promote continual learning and put our money where our mouth is with development plans and access to global experts through the GLG network. We also have a generous professional development budget for each colleague – “Eduprints”. Is there some training you’d like or maybe you could benefit from professional coaching? Simply provide a business case that shares your aspirations and the resources you need, and we'll do our best to support you. We care about both your development in Simprints and your holistic long-term career goals. Simprints Alumni have gone on to work for Google, USAID, Gavi the vaccine alliance, Save the Children, and other top players.