Senior Software Engineer, Computer Vision and Deep Learning
Palo Alto, CA
Research & Development – Software Engineering /
Full-time /
Hybrid
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 looking for a passionate Computer Vision engineer who loves solving everyday vision problems. Someone who is regularly saying to themselves “This could be done with computer vision!” and who loves experimenting with new algorithms. You’ll work on a small dynamic team to design and implement cutting edge Computer Vision algorithms that will be used everyday by our customers.
You Will Be
- Developing new computer vision algorithms with founders in C/C++ and Python for solving challenging real-world problems
- Coming up with large scale data collection techniques for training Deep Neural Nets
- Driving the development of new algorithms that dramatically improve our existing methods
- Researching and maintaining state-of-the-art ML/CV algorithms that can analyze images
- Coding full-stack building products from end to end
Minimum Qualifications
- 8+ years relevant coding experience
- Masters degree in Computer Science or related field
- Strong background in Computer Vision
- Exposure to new Deep Learning techniques for image recognition
Preferred Qualifications
- MS/PhD degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related technical field
- Experience with Python or C/C++ in a Linux environment
- Knowledge and experience in application of Deep Learning to Computer Vision problems
- Real-world experience building Computer Vision systems
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
$200,000 - $300,000 a year
For roles based in Palo Alto, CA, the overall market range for Mashgin is typically $200,000 - $300,000 USD annually. Note that total compensation for this position will be determined by candidate’s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other relevant factors. This estimate excludes the value of any benefits offered by Mashgin, and the potential future value of any other long-term incentives.
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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