Why this job is excitingWe're changing how we build. We're moving from teams where each developer owns a slice of an epic to builders who own the whole thing. A builder takes an idea and ships it: designed, implemented, evaluated, deployed. One person, full ownership, from first commit to production.Agents made this possible. At Innovatrics, engineers develop with AI agents as the default way of working: you direct the work, the agents produce much of the code, and you own the result. Claude Code is our standard. The craft is judgment: knowing what to delegate, what to verify, what to build by hand, and how to prove the result is correct.That last part is the heart of this job. We build biometric identity systems used by governments, banks, and security agencies: face recognition, fingerprint matching, identity verification at airports, at borders, in banking apps. This domain is regulated and adversarial. People probe our systems to defeat them. So we ship what we can stand behind, and proving correctness is part of the craft here, with the same weight as writing the code.What you'll be doingOwning features end to end: design, implementation, evaluation, deployment. Done means running in production.Directing AI agents through most of the build, then verifying the output as if you wrote every line yourself. You own agent output the same way you own your own code.Writing evals as part of delivery, so correctness is demonstrated rather than assumed.Improving the shared machinery: when an agent makes the same mistake twice, the context, prompt patterns, or harness gets fixed so it can't recur, for the whole team.Making deliberate calls on when AI is the wrong tool: security-sensitive code, novel biometric algorithms, deep-system work.Working across the stack your product needs, going wherever the problem is rather than waiting at a layer boundary.Collaborating with product and other engineers when you need input, without waiting for permission to move.RequirementsWhat we're looking forWe hire builders at 2 levels. The core is the same at both; the scope of ownership differs.A developer who has shipped real things to real users, and can walk us through what broke and what they learned.Comfort across more than one language or stack, with genuine depth in at least one. Builders range wide; the best ones also go deep where their product demands it.Hands-on experience developing with AI agents (Claude Code or comparable), and a clear-eyed view of what they get wrong: plausible-but-broken logic, invented packages, missed edge cases.The habit of verification: you can say how you know a piece of work is correct, whether you wrote it or an agent did.A bias toward done over perfect, with correctness intact.Comfort with ambiguity: you can take a rough brief, scope it, and figure out the rest.As a mid-level builder, on top of that:You own complex work autonomously: you take an Epic-sized requirement, structure it, and deliver it with light guidance.You write evals for your own work and invest in the team's shared agent setup beyond your own productivity.As a senior builder, on top of that:You take a high-impact requirement and turn it into a shipped solution across team boundaries.You help define the team's agent strategy: which problems get agents, which get humans, which get pairs.You own the team's eval discipline and build the harnesses, context files, and agent skills the team depends on.You articulate taste: you can explain why one design beats another, spot hallucinated code in review, and say no with reasons.You develop the engineers around you, deliberately, so they form real skills while agents do the obvious work.Good to haveExperience with Java, Python, Go, C++, TypeScript, Kotlin, or Swift (different teams use different sets).Familiarity with biometrics, computer vision, or identity verification.Experience building evaluation pipelines, test harnesses, or CI quality gates.Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) or container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).Where this sitsThese roles map to the Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer bands of our career framework. We'll calibrate level together during the process, based on the scope of ownership you've actually carried. The framework runs to Distinguished Principal, and the growth path is real.BenefitsWhat we offerDirect impact: your work ships to global customers and gets used in the field.A culture that trusts you to own your work.Hybrid work from our Bratislava office, with flexibility on days and hours.Competitive salary benchmarked to market, reviewed annually.Hardware of your choice and a full AI tooling budget. We pay for the tokens; you bring the judgment.A team that takes its craft seriously and is honest about what isn't working.CompensationAt Innovatrics, we offer highly competitive salaries because we value top talent who share our values and goals. Compensation is determined based on your level, skills, experience, qualifications, and location.💶 Base Salary gross from 3,700 EUR- 5,000 EUR / Month. Compensation is tied to competency and technical evaluation, complemented by an attractive variable compensation scheme and a comprehensive benefits package supporting both your professional growth and well-being.📈 Beyond base pay, we provide an attractive benefits package. You can learn more at: https://careers.innovatrics.com/benefits/ Interview Process👋 Introduction Stage (~30 min.)Recruiter Screen 🧑💻 Team Interview Stage (~150 min.)We have a one single interview round that takes approximately 2,5 -3 hours and is divided into two stages:Stage 1: Technical Interview (60 min)An interactive session with our technical team, focusing on your problem-solving approach and technical knowledge relevant to the role.Stage 2: Practical Assignment with AI (60~90 min)A hands-on session where you will work directly with our Software Engineers and Hiring Manager on a real-world problem. This is a practical, collaborative exercise designed to see how you approach challenges, communicate your reasoning, and co-create solutions in real time.🎯 Final Stage (~30 min.)CARES Interview: Final conversation with our CARES committee to ensure alignment with our core values—Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Shared Mission.Reference checks and background verificationWe encourage candidates to request additional conversations with anyone they would like to meet.Learn More About UsLearn more about our culture, values, and what it’s like to work at Innovatrics: www.innovatrics.com
Why this job is exciting
We're changing how we build. We're moving from teams where each developer owns a slice of an epic to builders who own the whole thing. A builder takes an idea and ships it: designed, implemented, evaluated, deployed. One person, full ownership, from first commit to production.
Agents made this possible. At Innovatrics, engineers develop with AI agents as the default way of working: you direct the work, the agents produce much of the code, and you own the result. Claude Code is our standard. The craft is judgment: knowing what to delegate, what to verify, what to build by hand, and how to prove the result is correct.
That last part is the heart of this job. We build biometric identity systems used by governments, banks, and security agencies: face recognition, fingerprint matching, identity verification at airports, at borders, in banking apps. This domain is regulated and adversarial. People probe our systems to defeat them. So we ship what we can stand behind, and proving correctness is part of the craft here, with the same weight as writing the code.
What you'll be doing
- Owning features end to end: design, implementation, evaluation, deployment. Done means running in production.
- Directing AI agents through most of the build, then verifying the output as if you wrote every line yourself. You own agent output the same way you own your own code.
- Writing evals as part of delivery, so correctness is demonstrated rather than assumed.
- Improving the shared machinery: when an agent makes the same mistake twice, the context, prompt patterns, or harness gets fixed so it can't recur, for the whole team.
- Making deliberate calls on when AI is the wrong tool: security-sensitive code, novel biometric algorithms, deep-system work.
- Working across the stack your product needs, going wherever the problem is rather than waiting at a layer boundary.
- Collaborating with product and other engineers when you need input, without waiting for permission to move.
Requirements
What we're looking for
We hire builders at 2 levels. The core is the same at both; the scope of ownership differs.
- A developer who has shipped real things to real users, and can walk us through what broke and what they learned.
- Comfort across more than one language or stack, with genuine depth in at least one. Builders range wide; the best ones also go deep where their product demands it.
- Hands-on experience developing with AI agents (Claude Code or comparable), and a clear-eyed view of what they get wrong: plausible-but-broken logic, invented packages, missed edge cases.
- The habit of verification: you can say how you know a piece of work is correct, whether you wrote it or an agent did.
- A bias toward done over perfect, with correctness intact.
- Comfort with ambiguity: you can take a rough brief, scope it, and figure out the rest.
As a mid-level builder, on top of that:
- You own complex work autonomously: you take an Epic-sized requirement, structure it, and deliver it with light guidance.
- You write evals for your own work and invest in the team's shared agent setup beyond your own productivity.
As a senior builder, on top of that:
- You take a high-impact requirement and turn it into a shipped solution across team boundaries.
- You help define the team's agent strategy: which problems get agents, which get humans, which get pairs.
- You own the team's eval discipline and build the harnesses, context files, and agent skills the team depends on.
- You articulate taste: you can explain why one design beats another, spot hallucinated code in review, and say no with reasons.
- You develop the engineers around you, deliberately, so they form real skills while agents do the obvious work.
Good to have
- Experience with Java, Python, Go, C++, TypeScript, Kotlin, or Swift (different teams use different sets).
- Familiarity with biometrics, computer vision, or identity verification.
- Experience building evaluation pipelines, test harnesses, or CI quality gates.
- Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) or container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
Where this sits
These roles map to the Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer bands of our career framework. We'll calibrate level together during the process, based on the scope of ownership you've actually carried. The framework runs to Distinguished Principal, and the growth path is real.
Benefits
What we offer
- Direct impact: your work ships to global customers and gets used in the field.
- A culture that trusts you to own your work.
- Hybrid work from our Bratislava office, with flexibility on days and hours.
- Competitive salary benchmarked to market, reviewed annually.
- Hardware of your choice and a full AI tooling budget. We pay for the tokens; you bring the judgment.
- A team that takes its craft seriously and is honest about what isn't working.
Compensation
At Innovatrics, we offer highly competitive salaries because we value top talent who share our values and goals. Compensation is determined based on your level, skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
💶 Base Salary gross from 3,700 EUR- 5,000 EUR / Month. Compensation is tied to competency and technical evaluation, complemented by an attractive variable compensation scheme and a comprehensive benefits package supporting both your professional growth and well-being.
📈 Beyond base pay, we provide an attractive benefits package. You can learn more at: https://careers.innovatrics.com/benefits/
Interview Process
👋 Introduction Stage (~30 min.)
🧑💻 Team Interview Stage (~150 min.)
We have a one single interview round that takes approximately 2,5 -3 hours and is divided into two stages:
- Stage 1: Technical Interview (60 min)
An interactive session with our technical team, focusing on your problem-solving approach and technical knowledge relevant to the role. - Stage 2: Practical Assignment with AI (60~90 min)
A hands-on session where you will work directly with our Software Engineers and Hiring Manager on a real-world problem. This is a practical, collaborative exercise designed to see how you approach challenges, communicate your reasoning, and co-create solutions in real time.
🎯 Final Stage (~30 min.)
- CARES Interview: Final conversation with our CARES committee to ensure alignment with our core values—Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Shared Mission.
- Reference checks and background verification
We encourage candidates to request additional conversations with anyone they would like to meet.
Learn More About Us
Learn more about our culture, values, and what it’s like to work at Innovatrics: www.innovatrics.com
Work Where Your Code Has ImpactSmall teams. Global scale. Real responsibility from day one.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What You’ll Help BuildAt Innovatrics, we build biometric technologies that power elections, border control, digital identity, and secure onboarding systems across 80+ countries. Our algorithms have touched the lives of over a billion people. Here, your work won’t disappear into a backlog – it will shape real-world systems that matter.Where You’ll WorkInnovatrics HQ is in Bratislava, Slovakia, with offices in: Brazil, Czech Republic, Singapore, USA, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan (R.O.C.)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Why You’ll Want to Work HereGlobal impact, local rootsFrom our HQ in Bratislava, we develop top-tier biometric solutions trusted by governments and businesses worldwide.Meaningful workOur products solve real-world challenges like elections, border control and digital identity. No fluff, no gimmicks.You’ll be trustedAt Innovatrics, everyone is empowered to design, build, and take ownership of their work, not just implement.Challenge is part of the jobCustom deployments, edge cases, tight integration – we work on complex systems, not copy-paste features.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Principles You’ll Stand ForCollaborationWe build better when we build together. We actively share ideas, support each other across teams, and avoid working in silos.AccountabilityWe own our actions and outcomes. We’re honest about mistakes and focus on finding solutions instead of shifting blame.RespectWe value diverse perspectives, speak up thoughtfully, and communicate with kindness and professionalism—even when it’s hard.ExcellenceWe pursue practical, effective solutions and welcome change that improves how we work. No unnecessary complexity, just quality that scales.Shared MissionWe align our individual strengths with the company’s goals. We work for collective success, not personal ego. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Find Your RoleWe’re hiring across roles and levels. Browse our open positions and see where you can make an impact.[View Open Roles]
Work Where Your Code Has Impact
Small teams. Global scale. Real responsibility from day one.
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What You’ll Help Build
At Innovatrics, we build biometric technologies that power elections, border control, digital identity, and secure onboarding systems across 80+ countries. Our algorithms have touched the lives of over a billion people. Here, your work won’t disappear into a backlog – it will shape real-world systems that matter.
Where You’ll Work
Innovatrics HQ is in Bratislava, Slovakia, with offices in: Brazil, Czech Republic, Singapore, USA, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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Why You’ll Want to Work Here
Global impact, local roots
From our HQ in Bratislava, we develop top-tier biometric solutions trusted by governments and businesses worldwide.
Meaningful work
Our products solve real-world challenges like elections, border control and digital identity. No fluff, no gimmicks.
You’ll be trusted
At Innovatrics, everyone is empowered to design, build, and take ownership of their work, not just implement.
Challenge is part of the job
Custom deployments, edge cases, tight integration – we work on complex systems, not copy-paste features.
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Principles You’ll Stand For
Collaboration
We build better when we build together. We actively share ideas, support each other across teams, and avoid working in silos.
Accountability
We own our actions and outcomes. We’re honest about mistakes and focus on finding solutions instead of shifting blame.
Respect
We value diverse perspectives, speak up thoughtfully, and communicate with kindness and professionalism—even when it’s hard.
Excellence
We pursue practical, effective solutions and welcome change that improves how we work. No unnecessary complexity, just quality that scales.
Shared Mission
We align our individual strengths with the company’s goals. We work for collective success, not personal ego.
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Find Your Role
We’re hiring across roles and levels. Browse our open positions and see where you can make an impact.
[View Open Roles]
