Senior Frontend Engineer - Virtual Guard San Mateo, CA Software Engineering - Ala

Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada's six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms — provide unparalleled building security through an integrated, cloud-based software platform. Over 33,500 organizations, including 96 companies in the Fortune 500, across 93 countries worldwide trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments.

Founded in 2016 with more than $700M in funding raised to-date, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

Verkada is actively seeking an exceptional individual to join us as the leader of our full‑stack Alarms Core team. Your team’s role will be to build, extend, and improve all of Verkada Alarms’ user‑facing software and supporting cloud services. Your portfolio will include the Alarms section of Verkada Command (on desktop and mobile), which admins use to configure and monitor their alarm systems, and business logic on alarm panels that interacts with the cloud.

It’s your team’s attention to detail and craft that will continue to grow Verkada Alarms business, empowering it to become the leader in the alarms industry.

• Build and lead the team through effective recruitment, mentoring, and leadership.
• Build amazing, delightful products that win the market.
• Work with Product Managers to chart roadmaps.
• Plan and drive project execution.
• Drive product quality, reliability, and user experience.
• Work cross‑functionally with other product teams to enhance our products and extend the power of the Verkada platform.

• 2+ years of experience in managing, leading, and inspiring a team of engineers, including hiring, retaining, and managing performance.
• 5+ years of work experience in a software engineering role, with proven technical leadership skills and expertise in designing scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions.
• Experience with frontend web and backend development.
• Proficient in agile team software development and strong project management, delivering complex projects within defined timelines and resource constraints.
• Adept at collaborating cross‑functionally, communicating effectively, and aligning efforts to achieve common goals.
• Passionate about technology, staying updated with the latest industry trends and advancements.
• Eye for design, product details, and polish.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week.

• Experience and passion for building IoT or B2B products.
• Startup experience.

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and well‑being of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources.

• Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet personal health and financial 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 paid holidays, firm‑wide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time.
• Fertility stipend.
• Wellness/fitness benefits.
• Healthy lunches provided daily.

• Verkada sponsors and takes responsibility for employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to obtain a visa.

Base compensation and commissions (if applicable) are composed of a base salary and potential bonuses or equity. The on‑target earnings range for this position is $130,000 – $300,000 USD per year.

Verkada is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.