Senior Systems Engineer - Camera Platform

Who We Are

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

What You'll Do

• Own the end-to-end development of on-device camera platform features in C++ and Golang.
• Collaborate with the product team to turn requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions aligned with product vision and customer needs.
• Partner with streaming, storage, and AI engineering teams to deliver features optimized for edge computing environments.
• Lead code reviews, guide debugging efforts, and uphold coding standards to ensure a high-quality, maintainable codebase.
• Drive and coordinate regular over-the-air (OTA) releases, balancing speed of delivery with stability and reliability.

What You Bring

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in systems software development for performance- and resource-constrained environments.
• Proficient in at least one systems programming language: C++ or Golang.
• 2+ years of experience building software for Linux-based platforms.
• Strong understanding of modern operating systems, computer architecture, and trade-offs between compute, memory, and storage.
• Familiarity with Bash scripting and Python for tooling and automation.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering and product teams.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week.

Nice to Have

• Experience in development of on-device software for cloud-connected devices.
• Familiar with Linux Kernel development.