Full-Time
Staff/Senior Software Engineer
Engineering Productivity
Verkada
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides integrated security solutions for enterprises
Compensation Overview
$130k - $320k/yr
Senior
San Mateo, CA, USA
- Must have a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or similar technical field of study
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position
- Experience in at least one scripting language (preferably Python)
- Experience and enthusiasm for learning about new technologies and tooling
- Comfortable with working at the frontier of infrastructure and software development
- Make every engineer’s day-to-day productive and enjoyable!
- Define engineering tooling roadmap
- Own Kubernetes deployment and development tooling
- Build various software and hardware testing frameworks
- Provide technical support for engineers on other teams
- Help with growing the team
- Experience with one of the major cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
- Experience using Kubernetes
- Experience with Go
- Experience managing a monorepo
- Experience with Bazel or similar build systems
- Experience with ArgoCD
- Experience writing Kubernetes controllers
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 environmental sensors track real-time conditions like temperature and air quality, ensuring a safe environment. The company differentiates itself by providing scalable and easy-to-manage solutions for enterprise clients, generating revenue through hardware sales and subscription-based software services.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series E
Total Funding
$643.9M
Headquarters
San Mateo, California
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI-Powered Search enhances security operations by improving response times and efficiency.
- The dual-head camera offers enhanced coverage for large enterprise facilities.
- Executive Protection service addresses personalized security needs for high-profile individuals.
What critics are saying
- Privacy concerns may arise from AI-Powered Search features.
- High-profile clients in Executive Protection may attract cyberattacks.
- Rapid product expansion could lead to quality control issues.
What makes Verkada unique
- Verkada integrates six product lines into a single cloud-based platform.
- The company offers hybrid cloud video surveillance for secure, accessible monitoring.
- Verkada's solutions are designed for scalability, growing with business needs.
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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
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 2%2 year growth
↑ 2%School safety leaders to advise on best practices for educational institutions nationwideSAN MATEO, Calif., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Verkada , a leading provider of cloud-based physical security solutions, today announced the formation of its School Safety Advisory Board. The board is comprised of nationally recognized leaders in school safety and security. It will play a critical role in guiding Verkada's efforts to create safer learning environments across K-12 and higher education institutions.With products deployed in more than 6,500 districts and schools serving nearly 20 million students, Verkada formed the School Safety Advisory Board to advance their shared mission of protecting people and places."Creating safe learning environments requires more than just technology — it demands partnership, trust, and deep expertise," said Alana O'Grady Lauk, Vice President of Public Affairs & Global Communications. "We are honored to work alongside these respected leaders whose lifelong dedication to student safety will help us better serve schools across the country."Meet Verkada's School Safety Advisory BoardThe School Safety Advisory Board consists of individuals who bring decades of experience in school safety, emergency response, and education leadership:Frank DeAngelis : Former Principal of Columbine High School and national advocate for school safety. Frank is the founder of The DeAngelis Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting schools and community safety through evidence-based training focused on prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.: Former Principal of Columbine High School and national advocate for school safety. Frank is the founder of The DeAngelis Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting schools and community safety through evidence-based training focused on prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery
Verkada introduces new dual-head camera.
SAN MATEO, Calif., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Verkada, a leader in cloud-based physical security, today announced its new dual head camera and enhanced alerting capabilities on its Command platform, along with a wide range of updates that will make it even easier for its customers around the world to keep their people and places safe
Verkada has also introduced the BZ32 Siren Strobe, usable both indoors and outdoors with wired or wireless setups; and users can trigger automated messages of an uploaded recording, or use AI text-to-speech to deliver messages in a human-like voice with BZ11 horn speakers.
Advanced Cloud Physical Security Platform Enhances Safety for High-Profile IndividualsSAN MATEO, Calif., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Verkada , a leader in cloud-based physical security, is launching its new Executive Protection offering. Working closely with channel partners and security teams, Verkada will bring its leading enterprise security solutions with risk advisory services to address the unique security needs of high-profile individuals and their families."In today's increasingly connected world, we've seen an unprecedented shift in the kinds of threats that face high-profile individuals. These new threats require new tools and technologies to protect leaders wherever they are – whether at home, in the office, on the road, or in between," said Michael Evanoff, Chief Security Officer at Verkada and former Assistant Secretary for the U.S. State Department. "Verkada's platform delivers the most flexible, scalable solution that can help security teams shift into a proactive posture and respond to threats in real-time."The recent attempted murder and arson targeting Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson underscore the threats high-profile leaders face. With targeted violence on the rise over the past decade, and access to personal information fueling the danger, executive protection has become more complex and urgent than ever