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Senior Embedded Engineer - Alarms & Intrusion

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San Mateo, CA
130K-280K Annually
Mid level
San Mateo, CA
130K-280K Annually
Mid level
Develop software for embedded Linux devices, implement communication protocols, mentor engineers, and contribute across various software layers, within a dynamic, entrepreneurial team at Verkada.
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Who We Are

Verkada is a leader in cloud-based B2B physical security. Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms — integrated with a single cloud-based software platform.

 

Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.

 

Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices across three continents, 2,100+ full-time employees and 30,000+ customers across 70+ countries.

 

About the Alarms Team: 

 

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. 

Day-to-Day

  • 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.

Experience:

  • 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.

Nice to have skills:

  • 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

Perks & Benefits

  • Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance coverage 
  • Unlimited paid time off & 11 companywide paid holidays 
  • Wellness allowance 
  • Commuter benefits 
  • Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily 
  • Generous paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

Culture and Values:

  • 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!

Annual Pay Range

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

Estimated Annual Pay Range

$130,000$280,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy. 

Top Skills

C
C++
Embedded Linux
Go
I2C
Iot
Rtos
Shell Scripting
Spi
Uart
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406 E. 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA, United States, 94401

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