Embedded Software Engineer - Access Control

About Verkada

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. With more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, over $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47, and more, Verkada is at the center of the Physical AI revolution.

Our platform impacts communities worldwide—from retailers using agentic AI to deter theft, to warehouses ensuring team safety with AI-powered PPE alerts, to schools triggering real-time lockdowns during threats. Today, over 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.

About The Role

We are a small, dynamic team focused on building cloud-managed access control systems. As our second major product line, our Access Control solution enables users to manage doors, schedules, and credentials from anywhere via laptop or phone. This team operates like a startup within a startup, offering significant ownership and autonomy. You’ll collaborate with firmware, backend, and frontend engineers to develop this product line.

What You'll Do

• Drive best-in-class products and experiences, not just features
• Take less-than-fully-fleshed-out product ideas and bring them to completion
• Tackle large, complex problems with no clear answers as a self-motivated problem solver
• Learn new technologies while owning major systems, and share your expertise with the team
• Embrace a growth mindset in a fast-paced startup environment

What You Bring

• BS or graduate degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or a related science
• 3+ years of experience in Linux development as a Software Engineer
• Proficiency in C/C++
• Familiarity with Linux servers, device drivers, kernel patches, secure operating systems, and security-focused programming
• Preferred experience with embedded Linux
• Bash scripting experience
• Experience with Yocto
• Familiarity with Secure Boot
• Familiarity with Go and Python
• Familiarity with WebRTC
• Experience working with Distributed Systems
• Understanding of HTTP and practical debugging techniques
• Willingness and ability to work onsite five days per week

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare programs tailored to personal needs, with 100% premium coverage for employees and 80% for families
• Nationwide medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Expanded mental health support
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
• Paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO, and personal sick time
• Professional development stipend
• Fertility stipend
• Wellness and fitness benefits
• Daily healthy lunches provided
• Commuter benefits

Pay

Estimated Annual Pay Range: $150,000—$300,000 USD (comprised of base compensation and commissions, if applicable). Additional compensation may include sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs).

Additional Information

Verkada sponsors and takes over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If an offer is extended, we will make every reasonable effort to secure a visa.