Software Engineer - MiVIP (Spain, full-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 more resilient, effective, and innovative when they benefit from a wide range of ideas, lived experiences, and perspectives. The strength of our organization is deeply rooted in the people who power it.​
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We know that a workforce reflecting the richness of our communities and customers helps us better serve their needs. These lived experiences influence our decisions, shape our products, services, and help us grow with intention. When it comes to talent, our goal is clear: to discover exceptional individuals and to ensure they discover us. We prioritize drive, skill, experience, and ambition in everything we do for our clients.

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.

We are excited to welcome a new Software Engineer to our team in Spain!. You will join the team responsible for building and evolving our biometric identification solution.

In this role, you will contribute to systems that leverage software security technologies and machine learning inference to verify user identity with high accuracy and reliability.

You will work on designing, implementing, and optimizing ML inference pipelines that power real‑time identity validation, helping customers authenticate securely while minimizing friction. Their work will directly support our mission to prevent fraudulent activity, protect user accounts, and ensure that legitimate transactions can be completed quickly and safely.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape core components of a high‑impact security product, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and deliver solutions that enable both trust and seamless user experiences at scale.

What You Will Do (Essential Responsibilities): :
• Design, build, and deploy production-grade software for ML and AI inference tasks.
• Own your code from design to deployment, ensuring scalability, security, and performance at every step.
• Automate testing and delivery through robust unit, integration, and performance tests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, researchers, and operations teams to translate ideas into production-ready features.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and help drive continuous improvement.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and production hardened code.

What You'll Need (Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities): :
• A Bachelor of Computer Science, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience using modern C++
• Experience in Linux and docker containers
• Experience using Python to embed C++ code and implement automation.
• Proficiency with Git.
• A background in CI/CD pipelines.
• Good grasp on TDD and automated testing coverage.
• Basic knowledge of AI inferencing.
• Proficiency with spoken and written English.

Who You Are (Soft Skills/Attributes): :
• Analytical and inventive. You experiment, learn fast, and refine your approach.
• Data-driven and innovative mindset. You eagerly try new things and learn from your experiences.
• Organized and adaptive. You can balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Clear and concise communication. You effectively set expectations, give feedback, and collaborate effectively.
• Strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to adapt to changes.
• Comfortable working with ambiguous requirements and shaping clarity as you go.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

What Would Be Nice::
• Image processing experience
• Experience in cross-compilation of C++ code using Android, NDK, iOS and Emscripten toolchains for Web.
• Basic Java knowledge.
• Production experience in Golang.
• Familiarity with gRPC, Protocol Buffers
• Awareness of machine learning architectures or data pipelines.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and continuous delivery principles.
• Experience delivering features from user stories through to deployment in Agile environments.

What We Offer::
• Work with a global leader in Digital Identity and Fraud prevention.
• Build products that power secure, seamless digital experiences.
• High-impact role in a fast-growing market.
• Excellent working atmosphere and great culture.
• 100% remote-friendly in Spain (with optional work from our office near Barcelona - Sant Cugat).
• Work with a diverse global team passionate about technology and impact.
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities.

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!