Hardware Engineering Program Specialist
TLDR
Early-career engineers drive hardware programs from prototype to production, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
Who We Are
Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.
We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it.
You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.
About the 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.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What You Bring
- 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%.
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 plans
- Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
- 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
Additional Information
- We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.
Annual Pay Range
At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)
Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).
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.
Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.
Benefits
Free Meals & Snacks
Healthy lunches provided daily
Health Insurance
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Learning Budget
Professional development stipend
Commuter benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Paid Time Off
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Visa Sponsorship
We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.
Wellness Stipend
Wellness/fitness benefits
Verkada builds an integrated, AI-powered platform that revolutionizes cloud-based physical security solutions. Catering to over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, they simplify safety management with a suite of products including video security, access control, and sensors—all accessible through a single software interface.
- Founded
- Founded 2016
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Total raised
- $420M raised