Senior Software Engineer – Biometric Devices Praha hl.m., Praha

Senior Software Engineer – Biometric Devices

POPIS POZICE:
We are looking for a versatile and innovative Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software that powers the manufacturing and production of fingerprint scanners worldwide. You will work on C# GUI applications deployed in factories, develop image processing algorithms, and interface with a variety of hardware devices — combining software craftsmanship with hands-on problem solving.

You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams and global factory production teams, ensuring smooth operations and translating technical expertise into practical solutions that impact devices used around the world.

? Your mission:

Develop and maintain factory software (C# GUI) supporting the production and testing of fingerprint scanners

Design and implement user interfaces, automation tools, and image processing algorithms

Interface with multiple hardware devices, usually through low-level C++ libraries or device drivers

Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines to plan, design, and implement production software solutions

Support factory teams globally, ensuring smooth production flow and process efficiency

Analyze production logs and optimize software to meet evolving requirements

Scope tasks, estimate timelines, and manage your work independently

Create and maintain engineering, test, and automation tools to enhance productivity

Continuously improve software and processes to meet high-quality standards

? Why this role is exciting:

Work on versatile, non-boring projects with real global impact

Combine GUI design, image processing, and hardware interfacing in one role

Join a friendly, collaborative environment with a stable multinational company

See your software deployed in production lines around the world

Opportunity to grow, innovate, and shape factory software processes

BENEFITY:
- 5 weeks holidays
- Daily meal allowance full cover by company – 130CZK per day
- 2 Sick days paid
- Paid sick leave (PN) – call up 80% of government sickpay
- Pension 5% of the base salary
- Sport allowance – 1 020 CZK/month– or Multisport Card – 1 000 CZK – fully covered.
- Flexible working hours

POŽADAVKY:
What you bring to the table:

According to the Czech labour law, you need a valid work-permit

Strong experience in C# GUI application development on Windows

Knowledge of integrating and troubleshooting third-party software and hardware

Experience developing applications for USB-connected devices

Familiarity with multithreading, interprocess communication, and system-level programming

Working knowledge of source code management and configuration tools (git preferred)

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team environment

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

? Bonus points if you have:

Experience in C/C++ programming

Python skills for automation of builds and tests

Previous work with biometric devices or fingerprint recognition technology

Knowledge of USB 2.0/3.0 protocols and device driver handling

? Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in a relevant field

3+ years experience (Master’s) or 5+ years (Bachelor’s) in software or embedded system development

? Language Skills:

Fluent in English (Czech or Slovak is a strong advantage)

Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, and international standards