Senior Software Engineer - C++

Verkada
San Mateo, CA

Who We Are



Verkada is the largest cloud-based B2B physical security platform company in the world. Only 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 with more than $460M in funding raised to date, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 16 offices across three continents, 1,900+ full-time employees and 25,000+ customers across 70+ countries.

Responsibilities:


  • Work cross-functionally with hardware team to develop camera features in C++ and Python.

  • Lead code reviews, debugging, and bug fixes.

  • Experiment/test with new development boards.

  • Make regular contributions to existing code base to push new features OTA on a frequent basis.

Requirements:


  • BS/MS in Computer Science (or similar degree)

  • 5+ years of experience of software development for Linux in System Programming Languages (C, C++, Rust, etc)

  • Proficient in modern C++

  • Experience in embedded development or experience with low-level system software development.

  • Good knowledge with operating systems and computer architecture.

  • Familiar with at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, etc).

  • Good communication & documentation skills.

Nice to Have:


  • Experience in Machine Learning or Computer Vision

  • Experience in heterogeneous computing, e.g. GPU, DSP, or other coprocessor / accelerator.

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

  • Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

Pay Disclosure

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate’s skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting annual base salary may be above or below this range. This estimate is also just one component of Verkada’s total rewards package. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

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 .

Posted 2025-11-28

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