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Biometric Research Intern

CompanyNEC Corporation
LocationFolsom
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will generate synthetic biometric data from real cases for training and testing purposes. They will also train load agents and test parameter sets for a new palm algorithm.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
17966
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
NEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at http://www.nec.com NEC's Strengths and Competencies ・Named "2017 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World"​ an Index Listing the World’s 100 Most Sustainable Corporations ・Named one of the "World's Top 100 Most Innovative Organizations for 2016"​ by Thomson Reuters ・Face recognition technology achieved No. 1 in the recent Face in Video Evaluation (FIVE, *1) testing performed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (*2) (*1) https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/face-video-evaluation-five (*2) Results shown from the Face In Video Evaluation (FIVE), the Multiple Biometric Grand Challenge (MBGC), the Multiple Biometric Evaluation (MBE) and the Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) do not constitute endorsement of any particular product by the U.S. Government. ** Please note that we reserve the right to delete any comments posted on NEC Corporation’s LinkedIn page that are deemed extremely defamatory or libelous to any company or individual, or that may be offensive to others.
About the Role

 

Duties:

  • Generate synthetic data from our database of real cases for training and testing purpose using the same style sheets you developed at MSU including contactless to contact synthetic prints.
  • Train load agent to generate synthetic evidence data
  • Test parameter sets of new palm algorithim

 

This list is intended only as a guide and summary of the typical functions of the position. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties to which the employee may be assigned. An employee’s supervisor may ask the employee to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. This list is neither complete nor permanent and may be amended at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.

 

Compensation:

$46.15 per hour, 40 hours/week

 

 

 

ABOUT NEC CORPORATION OF AMERICA:

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, NEC Corporation of America (NEC) is a leading technology integrator providing solutions that improve the way people work and communicate. NEC creates the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential.

 

With a global team of 100,000, and 64,000+ technology patents, we deliver one of the industry’s strongest and most innovative portfolios of communications, analytics, security, biometrics, and technology solutions that unleash customers’ productivity potential. Through these solutions, NEC combines its best-in-class solutions and technology to solve today’s most complex business problems. NEC Corporation of America is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, a global technology leader with a presence in 140 countries and $27 billion in revenues. Backed by 123 years of innovation and experience, NEC knows what it takes to change and stay ahead of technology's continuous evolution. It is our capability to leverage decades of award-winning technologies and research that has enabled NEC to remain an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) leader and through problem resolution, bring new value to people, organizations, and society.

 

NEC Corporation of America and its subsidiaries is committed to the maximum utilization of all human resources and the goal of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic characteristics, height, weight, arrest record pertaining to misdemeanors or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, or any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

 

EOE-Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Key Skills
Synthetic Data GenerationBiometricsPalm Algorithm TestingData Analysis
Categories
Science & ResearchTechnologyData & AnalyticsEngineeringSecurity & Safety