--- title: 'Industrial Product and Design Engineer at Deligo' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/industrial-product-and-design-engineer-deligo-budapest-b01bbsk633db' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Industrial Product and Design Engineer at Deligo - **Company:** Deligo - **Location:** Budapest, Hungary - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-06-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/deligo/81a1add4-52b9-4ff2-8aac-60d86ec3c0a5 ## Job description Deligo https://deligovision.com/ is a leader in visual AI self-checkout for the convenience retail industry, trusted by global brands like Compass, Sodexo, Marks & Spencer, and Spar. We build advanced visual AI — developed by a top-notch machine learning team — to recognize food and retail items instantly. No barcodes, no manual scanning. Just place your items and tap to pay — it’s that simple. The result: a magical experience that improves everyday lives by saving time standing in checkout lines. But this isn’t just exceptional tech: We are a tight-knit team of curious, passionate and ambitious builders who take pride in our craft and value trust in everything we do. If you’re looking to join a rocket ship and help redefine the future of AI-powered checkout, we’d love to meet you! 🚀 ## ROLE AT A GLANCE At Deligo, hardware is not just an accessory. It is a critical part of our business defensibility. As we transition our self-checkout kiosks from in-house assembly to scalable mass production, we need a highly skilled Industrial Designer to take full ownership of our 3D CAD modeling processes. By stepping into this role, you will take over this crucial block of work, allowing you to shape the physical future of our products and contribute to the next generation of self-checkout kiosks.. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer to bring hard engineering skills and excellent design taste to a fast-growing startup, right ahead of the next - incredibly exciting - phase of growth. ## HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE - You will be the primary owner of industrial design and 3D modeling at Deligo, creating beautiful, production-ready designs that successfully transition into manufacturing - You will create and maintain high-quality CAD models and essential technical drawings for our hardware components and ensure that every design is not only beautiful but mechanically sound for the factory floor - Your immediate focus will be Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and you’ll be challenged to independently identify ways to cut manufacturing lead times and reduce assembly time - You will work closely with the CPO and report directly to the Head of Hardware - You are expected to bring superior design knowledge to the team, proactively pitching design ideas, and pushing back with innovative solutions to elevate our hardware capabilities ## WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT - You combine an exceptional taste for beauty with an engineering mindset, consistently delivering products that balance appeal, usability, and technical excellence - You hold a BSc or MSc diploma in Industrial Product and Design Engineering or comparable - You have a background in designing complex, multi-material physical products for high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced production environment - You have a proven track record of using CAD software (Solidworks preferred) delivering highly accurate, production-ready models - You are proficient in creating clear, accurate, and production-ready technical drawings and documentation - You thrive in an agile startup environment using the "80-20 rule": you know how to design rapidly to manufacture, test, and refine Bonus - Experience taking complex hardware from small-scale assembly to outsourced contract manufacturers, including preparing the exact documentation they need to succeed ## WHY JOIN US - Opportunity to join at an early stage, making a visible impact in a fast-scaling startup - Real influence on how our products and processes evolve, with freedom to innovate - A collaborative, creative, and transparent culture where contributions are recognized - A spacious, shiny, dog-friendly office in the heart of Budapest with great transport, tasty snacks, and vibrant team events - High-tech equipment - Flexible working hours and hybrid approach - Competitive salary ## DETAILS - Start: As soon as you are ready - Location: Budapest - we operate with an office-first approach, typically requiring 3-4 days per week in-office - Contract: Permanent - Compensation: Competitive package based on experience If you’re ready to help build a truly seamless and magical checkout experience, we encourage you to connect and explore future opportunities with Deligo. We’re looking forward to receiving your application! ## About Deligo ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Deligo provides AI-powered self-checkout kiosks that use computer vision to instantly identify products, enabling a fast, contactless payment experience for food service and convenience retail. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage; three rounds totalling ~$5.7M) - **Headquarters**: Budapest, Hungary - **Founded**: 2020 - **Founders**: Istvan Haidekker (Co-Founder & CEO), Balazs Haidekker (Co-Founder & CEO), Gabor Fazekas (Co-Founder & CTO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Food service & convenience retail technology (AI self-checkout) - **Target customers**: B2B – contract caterers, convenience stores, micro-markets, and food service operators - **Mission**: Make checkout fast and magical by leveraging advanced AI and computer vision, eliminating queues and improving the customer experience. ## Products & Services - **Deligo AI Self-Checkout Kiosk**: Hardware/software solution that uses machine learning and computer vision to recognize food and retail items placed on the kiosk. Customers tap a card to pay without scanning barcodes or touching a screen. Integrates with existing POS and payment providers. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding of $5.7M (last round: $3M seed led by Frontline Ventures in May 2024) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Frontline Ventures (lead), Portfolion (lead earlier round), plus additional angel/seed investors. Partners include global brands like Compass Group, Sodexo, Marks & Spencer, Spar, ISS, ZFV Switzerland, WSH Group, Genuine Dining, and CH&CO. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew 81.8% year-over-year to 28 employees (with +13.2% monthly growth). - Hundreds of locations already use Deligo kiosks. - 57 years of customer waiting time saved to date (as stated on LinkedIn). - Active expansion in the UK and US markets (roles posted in Boston, New York, and Budapest). ## Competitive Advantages - **Visual AI accuracy** – Claimed to be the most accurate on the market, reducing intentional and unintentional theft (shrinkage). - **No barcodes or manual scanning** – Items are identified instantly upon placement, speeding up transactions. - **Seamless integration** – Works with existing POS and payment providers, minimising disruption during deployment (“white-glove” support). - **Reduces operational costs** – Frees staff from routine checkout tasks, helping tackle staffing shortages. - **Trusted by major global brands** – Validated by contracts with Compass, Sodexo, M&S, Spar, and large contract caterers. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale globally** – Expanding from a strong European base into the UK and US markets. - **Deepen AI capabilities** – Continuous improvement of computer vision models for broader product recognition. - **Partner ecosystem** – Growing relationships with POS solution providers to offer AI checkout as an integrated feature. - **Market leadership in convenience retail** – Targeting food service and micro-market verticals where speed and frictionless payment are critical. ## Why Work Here - **Culture** – Described as a “tight-knit team of curious, passionate and ambitious builders” who take pride in their craft and value trust. The company calls itself a “rocket ship” with a fast-paced, high-impact environment. - **Engineering focus** – Advanced machine learning and computer vision work, led by a “top-notch ML team”. Engineers work on real-world AI that directly improves everyday life. - **Work model** – Hybrid roles in Budapest, Boston, and New York (jobs posted as hybrid). Remote options are limited, but the company offers flexibility for local teams. - **Perks** – Opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered checkout; direct impact on reducing queues for millions of customers; supportive “white-glove” onboarding for new hires. - **Growth trajectory** – High headcount growth and expanding customer base suggest strong momentum, offering career advancement potential. ## Sources 1. [deligovision.com](https://www.deligovision.com/) 2. [LinkedIn - Deligo](https://hu.linkedin.com/company/deligovision) 3. [CB Insights - Deligo](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/deligo-vision-technologies) 4. 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