Engineering Manager

Location: Fairfax, Virginia (In-Person)

Type: Full Time

Job description

NextgenID is seeking a dynamic and technically skilled Engineering Manager to join our innovative team. This role requires technical mastery in both hardware and software development, with a strong preference for experience in biometric and document capture and imaging systems. The ideal candidate will lead and supervise the Development, QA, and Technical Service teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery of NextgenID’s cutting-edge solutions. The Engineering Manager will report directly to the CTO and play a pivotal role in driving the technical execution of our identity proofing solutions. This position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to participate in the company’s stock options program, empowering you to grow with us as we expand our industry-leading PresenceID™ network.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the engineering team to develop, enhance, and maintain both hardware and software solutions for NextgenID’s innovative offerings.
  • Supervise the Development, QA, and Technical Service teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and company objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with the CTO to drive technical strategies and oversee their implementation.
  • Spearhead the development and integration of biometric systems, document capture and imaging systems, and advanced hardware solutions.
  • Oversee the full project lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
  • Stay updated on advancements in biometric technology, document imaging, hardware development, and software systems to maintain technical leadership.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Sales, and Operations, to ensure technical solutions align with client and business needs.
  • Develop and optimize workflows for engineering, QA, and technical services to maximize efficiency and collaboration.
  • Maintain a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in both hardware and software development, with a preference for expertise in biometric systems, document capture, and imaging technologies.
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams, including Development, QA, and Technical Service teams, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong technical skills in programming, hardware design, and system integration relevant to NextgenID’s offerings.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus but secondary to hardware and software expertise.
  • Familiarity with IoT devices, hardware integration, and advanced imaging systems is highly desirable.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to address complex technical challenges effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and with external stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

 

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Stock options program to share in the company’s success.
  • Opportunity to work with industry-leading technologies in the identity proofing, biometrics, and imaging systems spaces.
  • Flexible work arrangements, promoting work-life balance.
  • A collaborative and inclusive company culture focused on innovation and growth.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the qualifications outlined above to careers@nextgenid.com. We look forward to reviewing your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our innovative identity technology startup.

About NextgenID

NextgenID focuses on improving the efficiency and speed of mission critical, high assurance identity enrollment and credentialing operations that are essential to hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

Our technologies are engineered to dramatically reduce the time and cost of capturing accurate data when creating a digital identity. Our industry-neutral solutions revolve around "Supervised Remote-Identity Proofing" to automatically, securely and "remotely" perform all proofing, enrollment and credentialing processes and workflows for our customers. The industry is taking notice as we are now working with some of the largest agencies in the US Defense, intelligence, Civil, State and Local government markets, as well as other national governments and commercial organizations throughout the world.