Vice President of Engineering, Cameras - Verkada

Who We Are

Verkada is a leader in cloud-based B2B physical security. Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms — integrated with a single cloud-based software platform.

Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.

Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices across three continents, 2,100+ full-time employees and 30,000+ customers across 70+ countries.

As the leader of our Cameras software engineering team, you will report directly to the CTO and lead multiple teams to help us build the world's #1 cloud-based physical security camera. These teams work on AI, computer vision, search, streaming, storage, frontend and backend systems, as well as the embedded systems that run on the camera. You will work cross-functionally with users, business stakeholders, and engineers to make our flagship product reliable, scalable, and user friendly. Your leadership will be key in the design, architecture, and development of systems that allow the company to serve more and more customers and devices globally. Your work will directly affect Verkada engineers, customers, and partners.

Responsibilities

Work with company leaders to devise and implement a long term vision for Verkada’s camera products.
Work with other engineering teams to further integrations of cameras into the broader Verkada platform
Lead the teams to build scalable, reliable, and easily maintainable systems.
Build a high caliber team through effective recruitment, mentoring, and leadership.
Drive team’s execution and keep a high bar for delivering high quality software.
Execute high impact and large scale projects with high quality.
Collaborate with the C-suite and engineering leaders to define and communicate goals, priorities, and processes.
Support the business requirements of multiple departments and prioritize work based on impact and cost.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in managing, leading, and inspiring a team of engineers, including hiring, retaining, and managing performance.
5+ years of experience in managing engineering managers.
Extensive experience in a software engineering role, with proven technical leadership skills and expertise in designing scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions - especially in building products that run at scale.
Proficient in agile team software development and project management, delivering complex projects within defined timelines and resource constraints.
Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, communicating effectively, and aligning efforts to achieve common goals.
Passionate about technology, staying updated with the latest industry trends and advancements.
Experience with AWS, Embedded Linux, Go or Python, secure operating systems and security focused programming.

US Employee Benefits

Verkada 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 Stipend Wellness/fitness benefitsHealthy lunches provided dailyCommuter benefits

Annual Pay Range

Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).

Estimated Annual Pay Range

$350,000—$500,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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