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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Verkada Inc.
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Linux-Powered Devices, Linux Servers, Backend, Linux Development, Yocto, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, U-Boot
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/embedded-software-engineer-access-control-verkada-8798064

## About the Role

* You think about delivering best-in-class products and experiences - not features
 * You can take a less-than-fully-fleshed-out product idea and drive it to completion
 * 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 fast-growing startup, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth, and we want you to grow with us!, * BS or a graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
 * 1-3 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
 * Bash scripting experience
 * Experience working with Distributed Systems
 * Understanding of HTTP and practical debugging technique
 * Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week, * Experience with Yocto
 * Familiarity with Secure Boot
 * Familiarity with Go and Python.
 * Familiarity with WebRTC

## Description

We are a small, dynamic team focused on building cloud-managed access control systems. Access Control is our second major product line. Our Access Control solution allows users to manage their doors, schedules, and user credentials from virtually anywhere on their laptop or phone. We consider our team a startup within a startup, with a fair amount of ownership and autonomy. You'll be working alongside a dynamic team of firmware, backend, and frontend engineers to develop this product line.


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