Verkada Inc.

Senior Software Engineer - Camera Platform

Verkada Inc.$130K — $280K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in systems software development for performance- and resource-constrained environments
  • Proficient in C++ or Golang
  • 2+ years of experience on Linux-based platforms
  • Strong understanding of modern operating systems and computer architecture
  • Familiarity with Bash scripting and Python for automation
  • Excellent communication skills and teamwork experience

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end development of camera platform features in C++ and Golang
  • Collaborate with product team to create scalable, production-ready solutions
  • Work with streaming, storage, and AI teams on edge computing features
  • Lead code reviews and maintain a high-quality, maintainable codebase
  • Coordinate over-the-air (OTA) releases balancing speed with stability

Benefits

  • 100% coverage of employee healthcare premiums under at least one plan
  • Nationwide medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Expanded mental health support
  • Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
  • Flexible PTO and paid holidays
  • Professional development stipend
  • Daily healthy lunches provided
  • Commuter benefits
Full Job Description
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

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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