Channel Solutions Engineer - Physical Security | Verkada NEW

The Briefed; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health, vision, dental insurance

RSUs and bonuses

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Verkada seeks a Channel Solutions Engineer to act as a trusted technical advisor across its security product suite. You will enable and train pre-sales teams, partners, and integrators while collaborating with Channel Sales Managers to drive regional wallet share.

The role requires strong communication skills, cloud/networking knowledge, and hands-on experience with VMS, access control, and IoT deployments. Travel >50% is expected.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in sales engineering or solution architecture.
• Channel-facing experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IT or related field.
• Strong IT networking, cloud and security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical advisor across Verkada product suite to partners and integrators.
• Enable and train technical pre-sales across reseller partners, IT integrators and installers.
• Develop GTM strategies and joint solutions with channel partners.
• Travel to partner sites for hands-on training and business alignment.

Skills

6+ years experience

Executive-level storytelling

Channel enablement

Technical communications

Cloud & security fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IT or equivalent

Tools

Video Surveillance (VMS)

Access Control systems

IoT deployments

Job description

As a Channel Solutions Engineer, you will serve as the trusted technical advisor and subject matter authority across Verkada’s full suite of physical security products—including video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. In this strategic, high-impact role, you will enable and train technical pre-sales teams across top reseller partners, IT integrators, and installers. Partnering closely with Verkada Channel Sales Managers, you will drive partner wallet share, architect joint solutions, build technology offerings into partner GTM motions, and ensure partner pre-sales engineers become dedicated Verkada advocates.

Key Responsibilities

Partner Technical Enablement & Mindshare Expansion

• Technical Subject Matter Authority: Articulate the value-added benefits and hybrid cloud architecture of Verkada’s full product suite to top reseller partners, physical security integrators, and IT installers.
• Pre-Sales Partner Relationships: Build, own, and deepen strategic relationships with technical pre-sales engineers, solution architects, and technical leaders across top partner organizations.
• GTM Strategy & Joint Solutions: Develop business strategies around vertical use cases, building Verkada’s technology offerings directly into partner go-to-market motions and value-added service attachments.
• Channel Sales Collaboration: Partner closely with Verkada Channel Sales Managers to accelerate partner upsell/cross-sell effectiveness and drive regional revenue growth.

Industry Thought Leadership & Program Execution

• Program Design & Launch: Design, launch, and execute technical enablement programs internally and externally in coordination with alliance partners.
• Industry & Conference Presence: Represent Verkada at strategic industry and partner conferences, presenting thought leadership on Physical Security (PhySec), IoT systems, and network security trends.
• Field Travel & Partner Engagements: Maintain frequent travel (>50%) to conduct hands-on partner training, strategic customer/partner sessions, and business alignment meetings.

Requirements

Technical Competencies & Channel Ecosystem Experience

• Experience Track: 6+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Solution Architect, preferably operating in a channel-facing or channel enablement capacity.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Networking, IT Security, or equivalent practical experience.
• Channel Ecosystem Understanding: Deep knowledge of channel sales motions, IT resellers, physical security integrators, installers, and service attachment models.
• Infrastructure & Security Fundamentals: Strong technical foundation in IT infrastructure, IP networking fundamentals, cloud architecture, and network security.
• Communication & Alignment: Superb ability to break down complex technical topics and translate technical capabilities into clear business goals for executive and partner stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as AWS, CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, MCSE, CEH, Security+, A+, Network+, Microsoft Azure, CISSP, or CSP.
• Direct hands-on background in Video Surveillance (VMS), Access Control systems, or enterprise IoT deployments.

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Compensation & Equity: Estimated annual On-Target Earnings ($160,000 – $210,000 USD) + sales incentives/commissions + Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) + discretionary bonuses.
• Healthcare & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance (100% employer-covered premiums for employees and 80% for family under select plans), HSA with employer contributions, and expanded mental health support.
• Parental & Family Care: Paid parental leave policy alongside comprehensive fertility benefits.
• Onsite & Commuter Perks: Daily healthy lunches provided in office, commuter benefits, and professional development stipends.
• Time Off: Flexible PTO, personal sick time, paid company holidays, and firmwide extended holidays.