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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Frontend Engineer - Alarms - **Company:** Verkada Inc. - **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $280,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Debugging, Firmware, Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Responsive Web Design, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Real Time Systems, ReactJS, Backend, Material UI, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Api Design - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17591159?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17591159%2FSenior-Frontend-Engineer-Alarms-California-San-Mateo ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience building production-grade web applications * Expertise in JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks (preferably React) * Strong understanding of UI architecture, performance, and browser behavior * A product mindset-you care deeply about UX and building polished, usable tools * Solid debugging skills and comfort working with APIs and asynchronous systems * BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field Bonus Points * Experience with TypeScript * Familiarity with Go or backend development patterns * Exposure to AWS infrastructure or cloud-based deployments * Interest in AI-driven products, real-time systems, or physical security platforms ## Description 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 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, frontend or full-stack engineer who is excited about building new ways to keep people safe and secure, then we want to hear from you. About the Role We're looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer to build advanced UI components that power Verkada's AI-driven intrusion detection and video monitoring systems. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll help design the next generation of real-time security interfaces-maps, alerts, timelines, and more-that protect people and places across the globe. You'll work on a small, fast-moving team with product, design, and full-stack engineers. The Alarms team operates like a startup within Verkada: high ownership, fast iterations, and meaningful product impact. We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires you to be onsite at our HQ in San Mateo, CA. What You'll Do * Build rich, responsive web interfaces (React) that drive real-time security workflows * Architect scalable, reliable frontend systems and help evolve our UI platform * Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver end-to-end features * Lead technical decisions and mentor other engineers on best practices * Dive into the backend when needed to shape APIs and support full-stack work ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Slopquatting, API Keys, Fun with Fonts, Recruiters vs AI and more - The Best of LIVE 2025 - Part 2](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1765-slopquatting-api-keys-fun-with-fonts-recruiters-vs-ai-and-more-the-best-of-live-2025-part-2) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [WeAreDevelopers Dev Digest Issue 116 - The new search wars…](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/445-wearedevelopers-dev-digest-issue-116-the-new-search-wars) - [Dev Digest 139 - Soft and hard queries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/487-dev-digest-139-soft-and-hard-queries)