Senior Embedded Engineer - Alarms

About the Role

As a member of the Alarms engineering team, you will be responsible for building compelling user experiences for one of Verkada’s major new product categories. This is an opportunity to take ownership over integrated hardware/software products which keep our customers protected in times of critical need. You’ll be working alongside a small, dynamic team of frontend, backend and firmware engineers to develop these experiences.

Our team operates as a startup within a startup, so you can expect a lot of autonomy and impact on the direction of the Alarms product category. If you are an experienced Firmware Engineer who is excited about building new ways to keep people safe and secure, then we want to hear from you.

• Develop the software which runs on our new line of Embedded Linux and RTOS based devices.
• Help architect and implement entirely new communication protocols for these devices.
• Work with the wider engineering team to implement foundational software for performing OTA updates, securing our devices, ensuring they are incredibly resilient and making sure they are delightful to use.
• Help mentor other engineers.
• Contribute to other parts of the stack (e.g. our backend services), if that interests you.

• 3+ years of work experience in an embedded engineering role.
• 2+ years of experience in C or C++
• Proficiency in Shell scripting
• Strong understanding and experience in system architecture
• Experienced developing in/for embedded Linux based systems.
• Good working knowledge of common low-level interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART.
• Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week

• Experience with wireless communication protocols.
• Experience programming in Golang
• Experience with IoT configuration or have helped integrate device into cloud backend.

• Self-motivated problem solver:
  At Verkada, you will tackle large, complex problems with no clear answers.
• Teach and learn:
  You will learn new technologies while being entrusted with the technical ownership of major systems, and we hope to learn something from you in turn.
• Growth mindset:
  As a small, fast-growing startup, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth, and we want you to grow with us!

Verkada offers comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources to support employees and their families. Our programs include:

• Healthcare programs with premiums for employees and options for family coverage
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Expanded mental health support
• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
• Paid holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
• Fertility stipend and wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily

• We 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.

Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).

$130,000 - $280,000 USD

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.