Verkada
Senior Software Engineer - Camera Platform
Verkada, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Who We Are
Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada's six product lines - video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms - provide unparalleled building security through an integrated, cloud-based software platform. Over 33,500 organizations, including 96 companies in the Fortune 500, across 93 countries worldwide trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016 with more than $700M in funding raised to-date, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees. What You'll Do
Own
the end-to-end development of on-device camera platform features in
C++
and
Golang . Collaborate with the product team to turn requirements into
scalable, production-ready
solutions aligned with product vision and customer needs. Partner with streaming, storage, and AI engineering teams to deliver features optimized for
edge computing environments . Lead code reviews, guide debugging efforts, and uphold coding standards to ensure a
high-quality, maintainable codebase . Drive and coordinate regular
over-the-air (OTA)
releases, balancing speed of delivery with stability and reliability.
What You Bring
BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 5+ years
of professional experience in
systems software
development for performance- and resource-constrained environments. Proficient in at least one systems programming language:
C++
or
Golang . 2+ years
of experience building software for
Linux-based platforms . Strong understanding of
modern operating systems ,
computer architecture , and trade-offs between
compute, memory, and storage . Familiarity with
Bash scripting
and
Python
for tooling and automation. Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering and product teams. Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
Nice to Have
Experience in development of on-device software for
cloud-connected devices . Familiar with
Linux Kernel development .
US Employee Benefits Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to: Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options Expanded mental health support Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time Professional development stipend Fertility Stipend Wellness/fitness benefits Healthy lunches provided daily Commuter benefits
Additional Information
We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.
Annual Pay Range At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable). Estimated Annual Pay Range $130,000—$280,000 USD Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.
the end-to-end development of on-device camera platform features in
C++
and
Golang . Collaborate with the product team to turn requirements into
scalable, production-ready
solutions aligned with product vision and customer needs. Partner with streaming, storage, and AI engineering teams to deliver features optimized for
edge computing environments . Lead code reviews, guide debugging efforts, and uphold coding standards to ensure a
high-quality, maintainable codebase . Drive and coordinate regular
over-the-air (OTA)
releases, balancing speed of delivery with stability and reliability.
What You Bring
BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 5+ years
of professional experience in
systems software
development for performance- and resource-constrained environments. Proficient in at least one systems programming language:
C++
or
Golang . 2+ years
of experience building software for
Linux-based platforms . Strong understanding of
modern operating systems ,
computer architecture , and trade-offs between
compute, memory, and storage . Familiarity with
Bash scripting
and
Python
for tooling and automation. Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering and product teams. Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
Nice to Have
Experience in development of on-device software for
cloud-connected devices . Familiar with
Linux Kernel development .
US Employee Benefits Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to: Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options Expanded mental health support Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time Professional development stipend Fertility Stipend Wellness/fitness benefits Healthy lunches provided daily Commuter benefits
Additional Information
We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.
Annual Pay Range At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable). Estimated Annual Pay Range $130,000—$280,000 USD Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.