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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:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/7_A22CFF25640ABC4945F13CAAE48B8166

## About the Role

What You'll DoOwn 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 BringBS/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 weekNice to HaveExperience in development of on-device software for cloud-connected devices.Familiar with Linux Kernel development.US Employee BenefitsVerkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources.
Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plansNationwide medical, vision and dental coverageHealth Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving optionsExpanded mental health supportPaid parental leave policy & fertility benefitsTime off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick timeProfessional development stipendFertility StipendWellness/fitness benefitsHealthy lunches provided dailyCommuter benefitsAdditional InformationWe do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role.
If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.Annual Pay RangeAt 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.

## Description

We're rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.