Hardware Engineering Program Manager

Verkada; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare programs with 100% coverage for employees

Nationwide medical, vision, and dental coverage

Expanded mental health support

Flexible PTO and paid holidays

Healthy lunches provided daily

Job summary

A leading security technology company in California is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead cutting-edge hardware programs. This full-time, in-person role requires managing new product development from prototype to production, working with cross-functional teams, and guiding production efforts. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in engineering, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary of $140,000 - $220,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in developing and manufacturing new electronics products.
• Must have completed at least one full hardware development cycle through product launch.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development efforts from requirements definition to validation.
• Track program schedules and coordinate deliverables with engineering teams.
• Coordinate with product managers and supply chain for launch plan execution.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge

Validation and manufacturing experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility in fast-paced environments

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields

Job description

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100 companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

About the Role

As an Engineering Program Manager on our Hardware team, you will lead the development and execution of cutting‑edge new hardware programs. You’ll steer our cross‑functional efforts from prototype to production and guide the bring‑up of new products on new factory lines. You’ll thrive at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, operations, and product management. This is a full‑time, in‑person role based in our San Mateo, CA office.

What You'll Do

• Lead end‑to‑end product development efforts; steer new programs from requirements definition through to validation, certification, ramp‑up, and sustaining
• Work closely with EE, ME, FW, and ID team members to craft and track program schedules and coordinate all deliverables
• Leverage your engineering foundation to de‑risk development and clear hurdles related to testing, line bring‑up, SOPs, factory flow, yield, and more
• Lead a wide variety of weekly meetings including vendor calls, internal team updates, and presentations with key leadership team members
• Own the build plan and unit allocation leading up to product launches
• Coordinate with Engineering, Product Managers, and Supply Chain team members to define and execute the launch plan
• Serve as the key point of contact for an international network of manufacturing partners
• Drive vendors towards aggressive schedules and ambitious objectives
• Guide compliance efforts, sustaining work, and post‑launch failure analysis efforts

What You Bring

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical design, validation and manufacturing; SMT exposure is a plus
• 3+ years of experience in developing and manufacturing new electronics products
• Must have completed at least one full hardware development cycle through product launch; FATP exposure is a major plus
• 3+ years of experience working with an overseas hardware supply chain
• Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication; fluency in Mandarin is a plus
• Flexible and adaptive in a fast‑paced startup environment
• Ability 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
• Fertility stipend
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily

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).

$140,000 - $220,000 USD

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