Hardware Engineer Intern - Winter Co-Op (IoT & Sensors)

Verkada Inc.; San Mateo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Employee benefits after 90 days

Job summary

Verkada, a leading provider of enterprise IoT security solutions, is seeking a Hardware Engineering Intern for an in‑person Winter Co‑Op in San Mateo, CA. You’ll contribute to design, validation, and production‑ready hardware for cameras, sensors, and access systems as part of a growing hardware team.

You will partner with experienced engineers to prototype, test, and validate circuits, learn manufacturing handoffs, and develop hands‑on skills in schematics and layout while supporting ongoing

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields with a graduation year of 2027 or 2028.
• Available for a Winter Co-Op, starting around January 4th, preferably for an extended term (4-12 months).
• Experience with electronic test equipment, schematic design, and board level validation.
• Strong communication skills and desire to be hands-on.
• Startup Mindset: fast-growing startup environment with opportunities to grow.

Responsibilities

• Partner with experienced engineers to design, debug, and validate our hardware products.
• Design and execute experiments to test new circuit concepts.
• Schematic capture and layout for systems and/or test boards.
• Learn to work with our manufacturing partners to drive ongoing improvements to efficiency.

Skills

Electronic test equipment

Schematic design

Board level validation

Strong communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree candidate (2027/2028)

Job description

Verkada, a leading provider of enterprise IoT security solutions, is seeking a Hardware Engineering Intern for an in‑person Winter Co‑Op in San Mateo, CA. You’ll contribute to design, validation, and production‑ready hardware for cameras, sensors, and access systems as part of a growing hardware team.

You will partner with experienced engineers to prototype, test, and validate circuits, learn manufacturing handoffs, and develop hands‑on skills in schematics and layout while supporting ongoing