Full-Time

Director of Product Management

Alarms

Updated on 11/21/2024

Verkada

Verkada

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides integrated security solutions for enterprises

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$160k - $275kAnnually

+ Sales Incentives + Discretionary Bonuses + Equity (RSUs)

Senior

San Mateo, CA, USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in product leadership
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar quantitative field. MS, PhD, or MBA optional
  • Proven history of launching and scaling new products. B2B experience a plus
  • You are both a visionary and deeply in the details
  • Former founders will do very well in this role
  • Willingness to retrofit your house with the latest technology
Responsibilities
  • Lead a dedicated team of engineers and designers to tackle a massive product category
  • Deeply understand current customer use cases and challenges with existing solutions
  • Develop and drive our Alarms roadmap to become the #1 player in the category
  • Define the feature set and offering that will help our customers protect their people and property
  • Launch into our established sales channel and reseller network. Own pricing, go-to-market positioning, and sales training

Verkada offers security solutions for businesses, focusing on hybrid cloud video surveillance, access control systems, and environmental sensors. Their video surveillance combines on-site cameras with cloud storage for secure and accessible monitoring, while the access control system provides insights into facility access. Verkada's products are designed to be easy to manage and scalable, making them suitable for large enterprises and institutions. The company aims to deliver comprehensive security management through hardware sales and subscription-based software services.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$431.8M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

55%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Verkada's rapid international expansion, including into the DACH region, indicates strong market demand and growth potential.
  • The launch of AI-powered search capabilities enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of their security solutions, making them more attractive to enterprise clients.
  • Partnerships with organizations like The 'I Love U Guys' Foundation and HiveWatch demonstrate Verkada's commitment to community safety and innovative security solutions.

What critics are saying

  • The enterprise security market is highly competitive, with major players like Cisco and Honeywell posing significant threats.
  • Rapid expansion and numerous integrations may lead to operational challenges and potential service disruptions.

What makes Verkada unique

  • Verkada's hybrid cloud approach combines on-site hardware with cloud-based storage, offering a unique blend of security and accessibility that many competitors lack.
  • The seamless integration of video surveillance with access control systems provides a comprehensive security solution that is more cohesive than standalone products.
  • Achieving FedRAMP Ready status highlights Verkada's commitment to high security standards, making it a trusted choice for public sector clients.

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Benefits

Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance coverage

Unlimited paid time off & 11 companywide paid holidays

Wellness allowance

Commuter benefits

Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily

Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits