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# Senior Software Engineer - Camera Platform

- **Company:** Verkada Inc.
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $280,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Software Construction, System Programming, Information Technology, Software Coding, Golang
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/9371328?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F9371328%2FSr-Embedded-Engineer-Cameras-California-San-Mateo

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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