Senior-Staff Software Engineer
Verkada
Senior-Staff Software Engineer
Verkada
Builds cloud-managed physical security systems
Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.
We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it.
You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.
We are actively looking for a talented software engineer to join the Infrastructure team with a focus on improving Engineering Productivity, specifically our Bazel and C++ infrastructure. Example projects include optimizing Bazel, extending and onboarding services to Bazel, improving C++ support through Bazel and our entire infrastructure. This will have a cross-company impact allowing engineers to quickly iterate locally on microservices and firmware.
We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires you to be onsite at our HQ in San Mateo, CA (with flexibility to work from home).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position
Build Systems & Tooling:
- Strong experience with C/C++ build systems (Make, CMake, Meson, or similar)
- Deep understanding of C/C++ compilation, linking, and dependency management
- Experience with build system migration and modernization
Bazel Expertise:
- Proven experience with Bazel in large-scale monorepo environments
- Proficiency in authoring and maintaining custom Bazel rules
- Experience designing and implementing Bazel toolchains for C/C++ builds
- Knowledge of Bazel remote execution and caching strategies
Nice to Have:
- Experience with bzlmod (Bazel's modern dependency management)
- Familiarity with cross-platform C/C++ builds (Linux, macOS, Windows)
- Background in build system performance optimization and incremental compilation
- Background in firmware development and deployment
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:
Pay Disclosure
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. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base pay may be above or below this range. Base pay is also just one component of Verkada’s total rewards package. 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).
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).
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.
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Estimated Hourly Pay Range 130000 - 280000 USD
Estimated Annual Pay Range 130000 - 280000 USD
Verkada builds security cameras and cloud software for organizations that manage workplaces, stores, schools, and other physical sites. Its Command platform brings video security together with door access, alarms, intercoms, air quality sensors, and visitor management in one interface. Operators use a browser or mobile app to review incidents, manage entry permissions, receive alerts, and control equipment across locations. The company sells its devices with software licenses, which include updates and support, and its AI tools search footage and connect events across cameras. Verkada was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
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