Hardware Test Engineer: Payment Devices

Global Payments Inc.; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a QA Hardware & Device Test Engineer to join the Genius Quality Engineering Team.

You will validate payment devices, onboard new hardware platforms, and drive test strategies across hardware, software, and connectivity to ensure reliable solutions for global transactions. The role requires hands-on testing of payment devices, POS systems and related hardware, with emphasis on EMV and NFC payment processing, firmware updates, and cross-functional teamwork within a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QA/hardware testing experience.
• Experience testing payment devices, POS systems or related hardware.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies, defect management and test planning.
• Networking knowledge (TCP/IP, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi) and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with payment terminals (PAX, Ingenico, Castles, Verifone).
• Knowledge of EMV, contactless/NFC and payment processing.
• Firmware updates, device certification and hardware validation experience.
• Experience in POS/retail/kiosk environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive validation and certification of payment devices and peripherals.
• Lead onboarding and readiness of new hardware platforms.
• Identify and resolve device, firmware, software and connectivity issues.
• Build and maintain device testing strategies and coverage.
• Influence hardware quality processes and cross-functional improvements.

Skills

QA

Hardware testing

Test planning

Networking basics

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Jira

qTest

GitHub

Job description

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a QA Hardware & Device Test Engineer to join the Genius Quality Engineering Team.

You will validate payment devices, onboard new hardware platforms, and drive test strategies across hardware, software, and connectivity to ensure reliable solutions for global transactions. The role requires hands-on testing of payment devices, POS systems and related hardware, with emphasis on EMV and NFC payment processing, firmware updates, and cross-functional teamwork within a