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Senior Embedded Engineer - Camera Platform

Verkada - San Mateo, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-09-18

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Salary: USD 130,000 - 280,000 / annual

Verkada is a rapidly scaling physical AI platform company protecting organizations through integrated video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. With 30,000+ customers (including 100+ Fortune 500 companies), a $5.8B valuation, and $1B+ in annualized bookings, Verkada is at the forefront of the physical AI revolution, with 2M+ devices deployed across 170+ countries. In this role, you will own end-to-end development of on-device camera platform features, working primarily in C++ and Golang. You'll collaborate closely with product, streaming, storage, and AI engineering teams to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions optimized for edge computing environments. Key responsibilities include: • Develop and ship on-device camera platform features in C++ and Golang • Partner with product to translate requirements into solutions aligned with vision and customer needs • Coordinate with streaming, storage, and AI teams to optimize for edge computing • Lead code reviews, guide debugging, and maintain high-quality, maintainable code standards • Drive and coordinate over-the-air (OTA) releases, balancing delivery speed with stability This is a hands-on senior IC role with significant technical ownership and influence across the camera platform stack. You'll work on infrastructure that powers millions of deployed devices globally. REQUIREMENTS: • BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field • 5+ years of professional experience in systems software development for performance- and resource-constrained environments • Proficiency in 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 for cross-functional collaboration • Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week NICE TO HAVE: • Experience developing on-device software for cloud-connected devices • Familiarity with Linux Kernel development

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