Senior Embedded Engineer - Alarms

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.

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
• Kernel/driver development or new board bringup
• Comfortable using scope probes, reading schematics, hardware debugging.
• Experience with IoT configuration or have helped integrate device into cloud backend.
• AOSP development experience

• 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 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

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