Jr. Python Developer ID R&D (Spain, full-remote)

Barcelona
Global Depts – 78 - Research & Engineering - ID R&D /
Full Time /
Remote
Mitek (NASDAQ: MITK) is a global leader in digital & biometric identity authentication, fraud prevention, and mobile deposit solutions. Our verified identity platform and advanced image capture solutions are built on the latest advancements in biometric recognition, artificial intelligence, computer vision and machine learning, and trusted by over 7,500 organizations worldwide. We are headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations in the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Mexico, and the Netherlands. Visit us at www.miteksystems.com.

At Mitek, we believe that teams are stronger and more innovative when they have the range of opinions and perspectives that come from diversity. Very simply, we know that diversity is a foundational strength for our organization. A diverse workforce makes for stronger teams as a wider breadth of thinking and experience broadens the power of our collective mind. Building stronger teams is foundational to serving our customers comprehensively, innovating our products and solutions, and enabling more impactful decision-making across our business.   

We are Virtual 1st! Whether you choose to work remotely from your home office or in-person from one of Mitek’s offices, our practices, processes and tools are designed to enable your success. At Mitek, the Future of Work is about flexibility and preference wherever and whenever we are working.

ID R&D is a biometric technology company on a mission to deliver a new generation of “zero-effort” identity verification and authentication. Our vision is a passwordless world where users don’t have to sacrifice security to gain convenience. Imagine the ability to access personal information and perform transactions simply by using your voice or face. Through the science of biometrics and advances in AI, we’re making this vision a reality.

What we offer you

    • Flexible hours and the possibility to work fully remotely (in Spain) or from our Barcelona office
    • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and challenging tasks in a highly qualified international team
    • Opportunity to contribute to the product that is used by millions of people around the world
    • An innovative, fast-paced environment with a great culture
    • A diverse, inclusive, Agile-native ecosystem where everybody counts
    • A personal development career path and learning opportunities to grow
    • Get a compensation package that includes a highly competitive salary + bonus and many perks and benefits

What you will do

    • Developing and refining automatic data verification, validation and annotation utilities (photo / video and audio)
    • Gathering and forming datasets for further use in training artificial intelligence algorithms
    • Working with APIs of various services
    • Working with facial recognition / speech recognition systems and similar technologies
    • Working with databases, data processing

What you need (to be successful in this role)

    • Knowledge of data structures and principles of data handling
    • Proficiency in Python
    • Algorithmic thinking
    • Experience with Linux
    • Experience in data processing
    • Experience with libraries such as FFmpeg, OpenCV, dlib, PIL
    • Experience with one of  database: PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, MongoDB
    • Experience with crowd-sourcing platforms is a plus
    • Experience with working large amount of data.

We take pride in enabling career growth in an environment of innovation and teamwork.  Our commitment to all Mitekians is to do meaningful work that matters.  Our culture is defined by delivering our best to our customers by providing high value solutions and impactful outcomes, by continuously challenging convention, and by caring for each other through collaboration and celebrating our successes.  We are committed to creating competitive, equitable compensation & benefits programs and career development opportunities. 
 
Benefit offerings  may vary based on geographic location

Wellness: Universal, supplemental, and private healthcare plan choices based on country specifics 
Financial future: retirement/pension plan contributions, MTK stock plan participation  
Income protection: life event & disability coverage 
Paid time off: generous annual leave, company holidays, volunteer time off 
Learning: e-learning license, tuition reimbursement, hackathons 
Home office setup allowance
Additional/optional benefits: pet insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance 
 
We sincerely appreciate your interest in Mitek. We know your time is valuable and look forward to the potential of speaking with you further!