Verkada · 7 hours ago
Hardware Sustaining Engineer
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expVerkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. As a Hardware Sustaining Engineer, you will ensure Verkada’s hardware remains reliable and manufacturable at scale, driving the execution of engineering changes and field failure resolutions across the Alarm product line.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Lead end to end execution of hardware sustaining projects related to second-sourcing, quality, ongoing reliability, certifications and more
Spearhead product compliance programs across the globe; work hand-in-hand with our certification team, JDM compliance personnel & various 3rd party labs
Own Early Field Failure & RMA investigations; report on EFFA/RMA status to Hardware leadership
Debug field failures in collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers. Develop, test and validate engineering solutions
Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) with Supply Chain & JDM counterparts; track schedules for ECOs and ensure all validation and certification deliverables are met
Audit and evaluate JDM production quality; work with JDM partners to drive continuous improvement
Communicate and visit with customers to understand deployment issues & potential corrective actions
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
2+ years of experience in hardware development and manufacturing, with exposure to program management and certifications
Ability to translate complex failure analysis into actionable project plans, identifying critical path risks and driving cross-functional teams toward resolution
Flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced startup environment
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week in San Mateo with up to 20% international travel
Benefits
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
Company
Verkada
A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada protects people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$814.3MKey Investors
CapitalGGeneral CatalystAlkeon Capital
2025-12-03Series Unknown· $20M
2025-09-01Debt Financing· $150M
2025-02-19Series E· $200M
Leadership Team
Filip Kaliszan
Founder & CEO
Benjamin Bercovitz
Co-founder
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