Lead Embedded Linux Engineer - Intercom

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 Fortune 500 companies, 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.

We are a small, dynamic team focused on building intelligent cloud-managed Intercom systems. Intercom is our second newest major product line and is off to the best start of any product in Verkada’s history. Our Intercom allows customers to receive calls from anywhere—at their desk or on their phone—with rich video and 2-way audio. We consider our team a startup within a startup, with a large amount of ownership and autonomy.

You’ll be working alongside a dynamic team of firmware, backend, and frontend engineers to develop this product line.

• Excited by new products, startups, and delivering real customer value
• Develop a vision for the future and set the technical architecture for an entire product line
• Think about delivering best-in-class products and experiences—not just features
• Take a less-than-fully-fleshed-out product idea and drive it to completion
• Self-motivated problem solver: tackle large, complex problems with no clear answers
• Teach and learn: learn new technologies while being entrusted with the technical ownership of major systems
• Growth mindset: grow with the team as a fast-growing startup

• BS or a graduate degree in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering, or science
• 10+ years of experience working on Linux development as a Software Engineer
• Proficient in C/C++
• Familiar with Linux servers, Linux device drivers, Linux kernel patches, secure operating systems and security-focused programming
• Preferred experience working with embedded Linux, cameras, and audio systems
• 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
• Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
• Must be willing to travel internationally twice a year

• Healthcare programs with premiums 100% covered for employees under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Expanded mental health support
• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
• Time off including paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
• Fertility stipend
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily

$210,000 - $300,000 USD

• We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role

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.