Hardware Engineering Program Specialist
About The Position
As a Hardware Engineering Program Specialist, you'll help drive the development of Verkada's next generation of hardware products. Working alongside experienced Engineering Program Managers and cross-functional engineering teams, you'll support programs from early development through product launch while building the technical and operational skills needed to grow into a Program Manager role. This position is designed for early-career engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across teams, and bringing products from concept to production. Whether you've recently graduated or have a few years of relevant experience, you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while learning from experienced leaders across engineering, manufacturing, and operations. This is a full-time, in-person role based in our San Mateo, CA office.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Physics
- 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, research, or full-time experience are all considered).
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects through internships, research, student organizations, athletics, or other leadership experiences.
- Passion for consumer electronics, hardware development, and manufacturing.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning and execution of new hardware development programs from prototype through production.
- Partner with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to keep projects on track.
- Track schedules, milestones, risks, and action items across multiple hardware programs.
- Coordinate engineering builds, prototype logistics, and validation activities.
- Assist with product bring-up, manufacturing readiness, and new product introductions.
- Help identify risks, remove blockers, and communicate project updates to stakeholders.
- Prepare project status updates and presentations for engineering leadership.
- Work with domestic and international manufacturing partners throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Travel internationally up to 20% to support new product introductions and manufacturing activities.
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
- Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
