Senior Software Engineer - Cameras

Verkada•San Mateo, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Verkada is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to develop on-device camera platform features and own the camera and image-processing quality pipeline. The role covers feature design, implementation, integration, and maintenance using C++ and Golang, with an emphasis on solutions optimized for edge computing environments. The engineer will coordinate regular over-the-air releases, help ensure platform stability and reliability, and work with streaming, storage, AI, and product teams to deliver production-ready solutions.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field and three years of professional experience in systems software development; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and five years of professional experience in systems software development.
Knowledge of C++ or Golang.
Knowledge of bash scripting and Python.
Knowledge of building software for Linux-based platforms.
Knowledge of developing and tuning camera image pipelines.
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week.
Must be independently authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end development of on-device camera platform features, including design, implementation, integration, and maintenance.
Own the on-device camera and image-processing quality pipeline.
Partner with streaming, storage, and AI engineering teams to deliver features optimized for edge computing environments.
Drive and coordinate regular over-the-air releases to support platform stability and reliability.
Lead code reviews and debugging efforts, and uphold coding standards to improve code quality and maintainability and reduce defects.
Collaborate with the product team to translate requirements into technical specifications, implementation plans, and scalable production-ready solutions aligned with product and customer needs.

Benefits

At least one healthcare plan with employee premiums fully covered and family premiums covered at 80% under all plans.
Nationwide medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Beginning January 2027, a 401(k) match based on eligible earnings, vesting on the employee’s two-year anniversary.
Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account.
Expanded mental health support.
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
Paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO, and personal sick time.
Professional development stipend.
Wellness and fitness benefits.
Healthy lunches provided daily.
Commuter benefits.