Verkada Inc.

Instructional Designer

Verkada Inc.$150K — $210K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Instructional Design, Multimedia Production, or Technical Training Creation in enterprise SaaS, IoT, hardware, or networking.
  • Advanced proficiency in e-learning tools (Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and multimedia editing software (Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, Audition).
  • Proven ability to collaborate with technical content developers and subject matter experts to create scalable education solutions.
  • Experience building interactive simulations, audio scripts, video storyboards, and evaluation rubrics.
  • Strong technical literacy in cloud networking, IoT infrastructure, and physical security concepts for accurate content translation.
  • Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, capable of simplifying complex engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Transform complex technical specifications into engaging multimedia learning formats.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure content aligns with LMS requirements.
  • Design comprehensive learning paths using established instructional design frameworks like ADDIE or SAM.
  • Track engagement metrics to assess the effectiveness of multimedia training assets.
  • Optimize lengthy technical guides into accessible micro-learning components for quick consumption.
  • Manage an organized library of multimedia production assets to keep up with product updates.

Benefits

  • Tailored healthcare programs with 100% employee premium coverage for at least one plan and 80% for family plans.
  • Nationwide medical, vision, and dental coverage options.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Expanded mental health support resources.
  • Paid parental leave and fertility benefits provided.
  • Flexible paid time off, including holidays and personal sick time.
  • Professional development stipend for growth opportunities.
  • Wellness and fitness-related benefits offered.
  • Daily healthy lunches provided for employees.
  • Commuter benefits available.
Full Job Description
About the Role

As an Instructional Designer on the Solutions Engineering (SE) Enablement team, you will drive the creative transformation, multimedia production, and instructional excellence of technical enablement content across the global SE organization. In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Solutions Engineering Enablement and serve as a vital link between technical data architecture and field engagement.

By collaborating closely with the Technical Content Architect and the Technical Content Delivery Manager, you will translate complex engineering concepts and product workflows into highly engaging, modern, on-demand enablement formats. You will own the instructional design lifecycle, converting raw documentation and technical guides into scalable multimedia assets-including podcasts, micro-learning videos, and interactive training modules-to maximize field comprehension and retention.
What You'll Do
  • Multimedia Learning Production: Transform complex technical specifications and product guides into highly digestible, modern learning modalities. Design and produce high-quality on-demand assets such as professional podcasts, short-form instructional videos, and interactive e-learning modules tailored to different learning preferences.
  • Cross-Functional Content Collaboration: Partner closely with the Technical Content Architect to consume raw engineering documentation, and align with the Technical Content Delivery Manager to ensure production formats integrate seamlessly with the HighSpot LMS taxonomy and discoverability requirements.
  • Instructional Design Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive learning paths following robust instructional design frameworks (e.g., ADDIE, SAM). Structure content specifically for the unique lifecycle phases of a global SE, including Onboarding (New Learn), Continuous Education (Re-Learn), and Just-In-Time field assets.
  • Engagement & Retention Analytics: Establish metrics to track the consumption, completion rates, and educational effectiveness of on-demand multimedia assets. Leverage LMS data dashboards and field feedback loops to isolate learning gaps and iterate on asset design.
  • Micro-Learning Optimization: Deconstruct extensive, multi-page technical guides or live session recordings into modular, snackable micro-learning components, allowing busy field engineers to consume critical technical updates efficiently.
  • Scalable Media Governance: Maintain and manage a structured asset catalog of raw media components, audio files, video templates, and interactive storyboards, ensuring all production files are updated alongside rapid product releases.
What You Bring
  • 5+ years of experience in Instructional Design, Multimedia Production, or Technical Training Creation within enterprise SaaS, IoT, hardware, or networking industries.
  • Advanced proficiency with modern e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and multimedia editing suites (e.g., Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, Audition, or similar video/audio software).
  • Proven track record of collaborating with technical content developers, subject matter experts, and platform managers to deliver scalable education pipelines.
  • Demonstrated capability building interactive software/hardware simulations, audio narrative scripts, video storyboards, and comprehensive evaluation rubrics.
  • Foundational technical literacy (or strong comfort level learning) in cloud networking, IoT enterprise infrastructure, and physical security platform concepts to accurately translate subject matter.
  • Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with an ability to turn rigid engineering data into a compelling, episodic, or interactive narrative.
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
  • Wellness/fitness benefits
  • Healthy lunches provided daily
  • Commuter benefits
Additional Information
  • You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time
  • This role requires that you be based out of Verkada HQ in San Mateo, CA and on-site 5 days a week. Occasional travel to partner locations, regional offices, and industry events is expected.


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

$150,000-$210,000 USD

About Verkada Inc.

Verkada Inc. is a technology company that specializes in security cameras and video surveillance systems. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Verkada's cameras are designed to be easy to install and use, and they offer features such as facial recognition and license plate recognition. The company's customers include schools, hospitals, and businesses. Verkada has raised over $140 million in funding to date and is backed by several venture capital firms.
Learn more about Verkada Inc.
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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