Hardware Engineer Program Manager - Compliance

Verkada • San Mateo, CA

5d • $140,000 - $210,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineering Program Manager - Compliance on our Hardware team, you will lead certification efforts for Verkada’s newest safety & security products. Engineering Program Managers partner with our Hardware Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Software Engineers, Product Managers, Supply Chain, and Legal to navigate the new product introduction process; you will own regulatory efforts from concept definition through to mass production & shipping across the globe. We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our office in San Mateo, CA 5 days a week.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering.
• 3-5 years experience in certifying electronic end devices for RF, EMC and Safety
• Experience working with NRTLs (Intertek, UL, etc) to coordinate testing and obtain certifications.
• Strong track record of success developing, manufacturing and shipping new electronic products.
• Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication.
• Flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.
• Must be willing and able to commute 5 days in office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with overseas vendors & an international supply chain.
• Experience with safety standards relevant to Verkada including but not limited UL 2610, UL 864, EN 50131
• Experience obtaining cybersecurity certifications including but not limited to EU Radio Equipment Directive, ER 01, and the Cyber Resiliency Act

Responsibilities

• Lead certification efforts for our next generation of life safety & security products.
• Work directly with RF/EMC labs and NRTLs (TUV, UL, Intertek, etc) to test and certify our products to applicable standards.
• Collaborate with Product, HW, and SW counterparts to translate standards into clear product requirements and test plans to support global market access.
• Drive key compliance related deliverables. Define key requirements, develop test plans, own technical documentation, and coordinate various testing efforts with external labs or regulatory bodies.
• Steer all-new hardware products through a growing set of global compliance requirements

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources
• 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 plans
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
• Starting January 2027, Verkada will match a portion of an employee’s 401(k) contributions based on eligible earnings. Match vests on 2 year anniversary
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
• Expanded mental health support
• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
• Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
• Professional development stipend
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily
• Commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level