Software Engineering Manager, Growth
About the role
The Growth Engineering team at Verkada is responsible for scaling revenue through thoughtful engineering, data, and applied AI. This role will lead and grow a high-performing team, set technical direction, and partner closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and revenue teams to design and build AI-powered products and workflows.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a high-performing Growth Engineering team through inclusive hiring, mentorship, and clear technical leadership
- Set technical direction and prioritize initiatives that accelerate customer acquisition and expansion, with an eye toward longer-term lifecycle, cross-sell, and retention opportunities
- Partner closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and revenue teams to design and build AI-powered products and workflows that improve GTM efficiency and effectiveness
- Own the evolution of our growth platforms, including data pipelines, experimentation frameworks, and products used by teams and customers at Verkada
- Evaluate and integrate third-party solutions where appropriate, making thoughtful build vs. buy decisions grounded in impact and scalability
- Act as an engineering architect by defining system design, making key technical decisions, and translating business goals into durable technical roadmaps
- Stay hands-on through prototyping and targeted development to validate ideas, unblock progress, and maintain a deep understanding of the systems you lead
Requirements
2+ years of experience managing and developing engineering teams, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
5+ years of experience as a software engineer, with demonstrated strength in designing scalable, reliable systems
Strong cross-functional collaborator who communicates clearly and builds alignment across technical and non-technical partners
Curiosity about emerging technologies—especially AI/ML—and how they can be applied to real GTM problems
Qualifications
- Preferred: experience with Python, SQL, AWS
- Preferred: Familiarity with DAG-based workflow tools and data warehouses
Benefits
Verkada offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare programs, wellness perks, professional development stipend, and more. Employees may also be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs).
Pay
The estimated annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for this position is $270,000—$315,000 USD.