Verkada · 11 hours ago
Senior Embedded Engineer - Alarms
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $280K/yr
3+ years expVerkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. As a Senior Embedded Engineer on the Alarms engineering team, you will be responsible for building user experiences for new product categories and developing software for embedded devices.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Develop the software which runs on our new line of Embedded Linux and RTOS based devices
Help architect and implement entirely new communication protocols for these devices
Work with the wider engineering team to implement foundational software for performing OTA updates, securing our devices, ensuring they are incredibly resilient and making sure they are delightful to use
Help mentor other engineers
Contribute to other parts of the stack (e.g. our backend services), if that interests you
Qualification
Required
3+ years of work experience in an embedded engineering role
2+ years of experience in C or C++
Proficiency in Shell scripting
Strong understanding and experience in system architecture
Experienced developing in/for embedded Linux based systems
Good working knowledge of common low-level interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART
Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
Preferred
Experience with wireless communication protocols
Experience programming in Golang
Kernel/driver development or new board bringup
Comfortable using scope probes, reading schematics, hardware debugging
Experience with IoT configuration or have helped integrate device into cloud backend
AOSP development experience
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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