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Verkada

Builds cloud-managed physical security systems

Senior Test Engineer - Alarms

Test Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Mateo, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Engineering background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience working with embedded systems or hardware devices.
  • Basic familiarity with embedded Linux environments.
  • Ability to write software to automate tests and coordinate hardware devices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to system reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement automated test frameworks for embedded alarm and safety products.
  • Build hardware-in-the-loop testing systems that validate real devices under realistic operating conditions.
  • Develop tests that verify individual components, including sensors, controllers, and communication modules, as well as end-to-end system behavior.
  • Write software to coordinate devices, test rigs, and cloud application programming interfaces for automated system validation.
  • Simulate real-world scenarios such as sensor faults, communication failures, power interruptions, and alarm events.
  • Build tooling and infrastructure that allow tests to run continuously in automated environments.
  • Work closely with firmware, hardware, and backend teams to debug issues and improve test coverage.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with life safety or mission-critical regulatory standards such as UL or ULC.
  • Prior experience implementing Machine Learning or AI tools to optimize quality assurance workflows.

About the Company

Verkada

Builds cloud-managed physical security systems

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.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Series E
Total funding
$643.9M
Headquarters
San Mateo, CA
Founded
2016

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