Associate Solutions Engineer, San Mateo

Verkada; San Mateo, California, City of Rochester (CA, MO, NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Solutions Engineer through an innovative ASE program designed for recent graduates. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cloud technologies, security infrastructure, and networking fundamentals. You'll be trained to become fluent in a cutting-edge technology stack while developing essential soft skills to engage with customers and stakeholders effectively. Graduates will transition into a highly sought-after career in Silicon Valley, bridging the gap between engineering and technical sales. Embrace this chance to kickstart your career in a dynamic and supportive environment!

Benefits

Healthcare programs

Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage

Health Saving Account (HSA)

Expanded mental health support

Paid parental leave policy

Flexible PTO

Professional development stipend

Wellness/fitness benefits

Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily

Qualifications

• Fluency in Verkada products and networking fundamentals.
• Ability to connect Verkada products to the Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an intensive technical program.
• Complete weekly assignments and hands-on training.

Skills

Computer Networking

Electrical Engineering

Security Infrastructure

Cloud Technologies

Soft Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Master's Degree

Job description

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.

About the ASE Program

The ASE program was created to fast-track recent graduates into world-class Solutions Engineers. In this program, the foundation of Solutions Engineering and Tech Sales is broken up into smaller modules that outline the fundamental skills to become a successful, top-tier Solutions Engineer.

As an ASE, you will participate in an intensive technical program that consists of both theoretical and practical training. Skills covered in the program will include a wide variety of topics such as Computer Networking, Electrical Engineering, Security Infrastructure, Intro to Cloud Technologies, becoming a Verkada Certified Engineer (VCE), Hands-on Field Experience, Training on the entire Verkada Technology Stack, and much more! The program modules will include weekly assignments/assessments and hands-on training to ensure you can apply what you learn, and more importantly, succeed as a Solutions Engineer at Verkada.

Graduating from the ASE Program

After completing the ASE training program, you will be fluent in Verkada products and will have mastered the networking fundamentals required to connect Verkada products to the Cloud. You will have also acquired the soft skills necessary to become a trusted advisor when talking with customers, key stakeholders, product managers, and your Account Executives.

Graduates from this program will have the opportunity to transition into Solutions Engineers, which is one of the most sought-after careers in Silicon Valley. As a Solutions Engineer, you will have the opportunity to be the bridge between Engineering and Technical Sales.

ASE Program Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, a STEM related degree from an accredited University


• Master's Degree is a plus


• Highly motivated, driven, and self-starting individual


• Entrepreneurial and positive attitude


• Willing to relocate to San Mateo, California for the ASE Program

Must be authorized to work in the U.S (Position does not provide sponsorship)

US Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all employees and their families. 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 most plans and 80% for family premiums


• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage


• Health Saving Account (HSA) 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 and dinners provided daily

Pay Disclosure

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. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base pay may be above or below this range. Base pay is also just one component of Verkada's total rewards package. 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).

Estimated Hourly Pay Range

$35—$40 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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