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Verkada Inc

Senior Software Engineer - C++

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In-Office
San Mateo, CA, USA
130K-280K Annually
In-Office
San Mateo, CA, USA
130K-280K Annually

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Who We Are

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.
Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

What You'll Do
  • Work cross-functionally with hardware team to develop camera features in C++ and Python.
  • Lead code reviews, debugging, and bug fixes.
  • Experiment/test with new development boards.
  • Make regular contributions to existing code base to push new features OTA on a frequent basis.
What You Bring
  • BS/MS in Computer Science (or similar degree)
  • 5+ years of experience of software development for Linux in System Programming Languages (C, C++, Rust, etc)
  • Proficient in modern C++
  • Experience in embedded development or experience with low-level system software development.
  • Good knowledge with operating systems and computer architecture.
  • Familiar with at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, etc).
  • Good communication & documentation skills.
  • Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
Nice to Have
  • Experience in Machine Learning or Computer Vision
  • Experience in heterogeneous computing, e.g. GPU, DSP, or other coprocessor / accelerator.
US Employee Benefits

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:

  • 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
Additional Information
  • We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.

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).

Estimated Annual Pay Range
$130,000$280,000 USD
Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy. 

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Verkada Inc San Mateo, California, USA Office

406 E. 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA, United States, 94401

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