Hardware Validation Engineer
Mashgin
Other Engineering
San Jose, CA, USA
Posted on Sep 6, 2025
About Mashgin
Mashgin powers the world's best checkout experience for over 40 million users. Customers just place their items on our kiosks and our AI rings up their entire order in less than a second. With Mashgin, lines are now optional.
Mashgin's technology powers over 1 billion transactions at your favorite locations, including over half of all US professional sports teams, 4,000 convenience stores, major airports, universities, and more.
We’re not just building cutting-edge AI—we’re creating real-world impact and unforgettable experiences. Backed by a well-funded Series B, we’re also one of the rare AI startups that’s already profitable.
Our secret? A culture of extreme ownership, autonomy, and customer obsession. At Mashgin, you’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. We might do things differently than most startups… but then again, most startups aren’t profitable with an army of raving fans behind them.
Position Summary
Mashgin is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer to lead validation of Mashgin’s custom hardware platforms including cameras, hub boards, power delivery systems, and electrical harnesses. You will design and execute validation strategies from the ground up, owning everything from test planning and execution to documentation and reporting. This is a high-impact opportunity to build out a formal validation function and set the standard for future hardware programs. You will establish and own the validation lifecycle end-to-end, setting standards that ensure our hardware performs reliably in the field.
This is a hybrid role that requires you to be onsite at least 2 days a week in San Jose, CA.
You Will Be
- Developing and executing validation test plans covering functionality, stress testing, and reliability
- Reviewing and interpreting datasheets, schematics, and system-level designs to define validation coverage
- Collaborating with internal engineers and external vendors/design partners to drive design reviews and testing
- Conducting debug and root-cause analysis, providing recommendations for corrective actions
- Selecting and advocating for a robust testing and validation platform that ensure test progress, coverage, and data is accessible by other teams for traceability and planning
- Creating and maintaining comprehensive validation documentation, including protocols, reports, and quality specifications
- Establishing repeatable processes to ensure high reliability across current and future hardware designs
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in hardware validation, test engineering, or product qualification
- Strong ability to design, execute, and document validation plans
- Skilled in reading and interpreting datasheets, schematics, and specifications
- Proficiency with test equipment and automation tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power/load testers, Python or similar scripting)
- Work with partners to ensure complete testing coverage and compliance
- Experience collaborating with external vendors and design partners on validation and test work
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in kiosk hardware, industrial hardware, or other high-reliability systems
- Familiarity with camera modules, USB hub boards, or power delivery systems
- Familiarity with environmental, thermal, or lifecycle stress testing
- Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a plus for communicating with some manufacturing partners
What We Offer
- An opportunity to work on a small, multidisciplinary team with the potential to break new ground in many different industries
- Excellent health, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependents
- 401k plan
- Flexible PTO policy
- Catered lunch in office with fully stocked snacks and beverages
- Pet insurance for your fur babies
- Voluntary life insurance plan
- Competitive salary and options in a small, rapidly scaling company
Mashgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Mashgin are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
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