Full-Time

Software Engineer

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Posted on 7/19/2023

Mashgin

Mashgin

51-200 employees

Touchless self-checkout systems using AI

AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods

Senior

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Requires onsite presence in Palo Alto, CA for hybrid work arrangement.

Category
Backend Engineering
Mobile Engineering
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
Computer Vision
Requirements
  • 5+ years relevant coding experience
  • B.S. or higher in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong background in Machine Learning or Computer Vision
  • Excellent knowledge of either Python or C/C++
Responsibilities
  • Developing solutions for real-world computer vision problems
  • Working with the product team to come up with innovative ways to collect large data sets for training AI systems or generating equivalent synthetic data
  • Finding the optimal balance between doing longer-term research and applying research results to production code
  • Researching and building state-of-the-art ML/CV algorithms to analyze 2D/3D image data

Mashgin creates touchless self-checkout systems that utilize Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision to enhance the checkout process in busy locations like stadiums, airports, and event venues. Their kiosks can quickly identify multiple items placed on the checkout base, allowing transactions to be completed in an average of 27 seconds. This technology helps clients, such as sports stadiums and airports, provide a faster and more efficient checkout experience, reducing long lines and improving customer satisfaction. Unlike traditional checkout systems, Mashgin's kiosks offer a touchless solution that minimizes wait times for customers. The company's goal is to improve customer service and operational efficiency for businesses with high transaction volumes by offering a seamless checkout experience.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$68.8M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

31%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Verifone expands reach to 40% of U.S. convenience stores.
  • Collaboration with Keyo enhances security with biometric ID integration.
  • Integration with PDI Technologies taps into the convenience retail ecosystem.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Amazon's Just Walk Out technology is increasing.
  • Privacy concerns over biometric data usage could lead to regulatory scrutiny.
  • Dependence on partnerships like Verifone and PDI poses potential risks.

What makes Mashgin unique

  • Mashgin offers a touchless self-checkout system using AI and Computer Vision.
  • Their system reduces transaction times to an average of 27 seconds.
  • Mashgin's kiosks are deployed in high-traffic venues like stadiums and airports.

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Benefits

Competitive healthcare, dental & vision options

Competitive equity

Hybrid remote environment

Office snacks

Flexible PTO

401k

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