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# System Design & Integration Engineer

- **Company:** Hark's Co.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $300,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bug Tracking Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Profiling, Computer Programming, Linux, Document Management Systems, Firmware, Design of User Interfaces, Hardware Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Home Automation, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Real-Time Operating Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Systems Integration, Low Latency, Performance Monitor, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/system-design-integration-engineer-san-jose-ca--c8258307-1ee6-45b9-bcda-b5d63270b572

## About the Role

System Integration (SI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Memory Hardware, Hardware Design, Test Automation, System Validation, Systems Engineering, Home Automation, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Performance Metrics, * Proven hands-on experience in system-level hardware/software validation. You must be comfortable profiling power, diagnosing latency bottlenecks, and troubleshooting complex system interactions.

 * Comfortable reading and working with hardware schematics. Hands on with common hardware lab tools. Working knowledge with Qualcomm chipsets and platforms.
 * Solid background in firmware bring-up and experience working within RTOS, Linux, or Android environments.
 * Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or LabVIEW. You should be able to write scripts to control standard laboratory test equipment, and/or build simple test jigs.

Bonus Qualifications

 * Expertise in one of the following subsystems: camera and optical sensor, capacitive sensor, audio, wireless.
 * Familiarity with Agile development processes, bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira), and version control.

## Description

We are looking for a hands-on System Validation Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be a key contributor in our hardware lab, rigorously characterizing our system's performance, flagging issues early, and building the automated test infrastructure that will help us scale.

As a System Validation Engineer, you will be the critical bridge between our hardware and software. You will champion the end-user experience by ensuring our systems work flawlessly together.

Responsibilities

 * Define, measure, and document key system performance metrics, with a strong focus on power consumption, system latency, and overall stability.
 * Rigorously test iterative hardware and software releases, tracking regressions and validating performance improvements over time.
 * Ensure Hark's hardware designs integrate seamlessly with software. Proactively test real-world use cases to identify, expose, and document system-level bottlenecks before they reach the user.
 * Design, build, and maintain automated test setups to streamline repetitive testing processes, improve reliability, and increase overall test coverage.
 * Meticulously track and document bugs. Work closely with the design team to triage issues, diagnose root causes at the system level, and verify fixes.
 * Partner effectively with diverse teams across the company-including Wireless, Audio, and UX-to validate holistic system performance and ensure product excellence.