Research Engineer (iOS Mobile Developer)

At IDEMIA we are passionate about shaping the future of secure identity and authentication solutions. Our innovative technologies play a crucial role in enhancing security, privacy, and convenience for individuals and organizations worldwide.

You may not know our name, but you have surely used our innovations and solutions. Our mission is to unlock the world and make it safer through cutting-edge identity technologies. Every day, around the globe, we are enabling citizens and consumers alike to perform their daily critical activities (such as pay, connect and travel), in the physical as well as digital space. We are transforming their lives by making the world more secure and yet also more streamlined.

We have brought together complementary know-how and technologies that have never been combined before for both the physical and digital era: secured connectivity, secured payments and secured identity management. Cybersecurity, biometrics, large scale distributed systems and Cloud computing, analytics and smart devices are at the core of both our physical products and our software and systems.

We serve our clients in 180 countries thanks to our 15,000 employees worldwide.

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About IDEMIA Public Security

We are dedicated to serving government and public security entities and, in so doing, IDEMIA is committed to the responsible use of technology for public safety. We develop cutting-edge biometrics technologies and identity verification systems that prioritize privacy, human rights and ensure fair and unbiased application. We are also committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture and our impact on sustainability. For example, in 2023, the Life Cycle Assessment for Vision Pass SP revealed a 38% energy reduction, attributed to its sustainable smart power-saving mode

Key Responsibilities

• As a research engineer, you are expected to bring expertise in the following areas:
• Hands on development using agile development methodologies for creating high-quality software products and solutions related to mobile application development (iOS preferred) and web front end development
• Develop Innovation Lab projects (from initial scoping to implementation) to drive innovation in areas aligned with IDEMIA's business objectives.
• Conduct research/studies/POCs, analyze and conclude results related to technology innovation and business innovation.
• Work well within a fast-paced cross-functional environment with multiple teams, including engineering, infrastructure/IT, R&D and business development.
• Effectively communicate and demonstrate innovation projects status/ research results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IDEMIA research engineers globally to identify research problems, propose solutions and develop prototypes.
• Contribute to patent filings and intellectual property development to protect novel inventions and discoveries.

What we are looking for

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's in a relevant field is preferred.

Areas of interest include: Cryptography, Blockchain, Privacy-preserving technologies, Biometrics.

Competencies:

• A minimum of 3-6 years of experience working in a similar role that includes mobile application development (iOS preferred) and Web front end development exposure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (Data Structures, Algorithm design)
• Hands on experience with different UI animations using Swift UI, storyboards and performing third-party SDK integration
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python-preferred, Ruby, Perl)
• Exposure to common front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JS, TypeScript, and JavaScript frameworks (such as angular, react), is a plus
• Willingness and curious to explore emerging technologies and industry trends, such as cryptography, web3, biometrics, Blockchain etc.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, strong team player, results oriented and metrics driven
• Experience with prototyping and rapid iteration techniques to validate ideas and concepts.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with diverse professionals, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• In addition to his technical abilities, the ideal candidate must recognize himself in the values of our community: at IDEMIA, we are curious, reliable, attentive, bold and supportive.