Project Architect, Global Services

Verkada; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Verkada is hiring a Senior Project Engineer for the Global Services division in New York City. You will manage post-sales deployments, provide expert configuration, and train customers on Verkada products.

The role requires collaborating with regional managers to drive successful large-scale installations and customer outcomes. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in related roles, strong networking and security skills, and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Sales Engineering, TAM, Network Engineer, or PS with Fortune 500 clients.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IT or related field.
• US citizenship or Green Card to meet FedRAMP compliance.
• Strong networking knowledge: HTTPS/SSL, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, NAT, DHCP, firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-sales deployments and provide expert configuration and training.
• Serve as the project lead for customer deployments in the client environment.
• Configure and fine-tune Verkada features, use cases, and analytics; conduct vendor-led training.
• Communicate with customers at all levels, from CIOs to IT directors.
• Collaborate with Global Services Manager and Sales to shape services strategies and cross-sell.

Skills

Networking expertise

Security / Cloud security

Customer communication

Fortune 500 experience

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IT

Tools

AWS

CCNA

Linux

IoT systems

Job description

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

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer in the Global Services division with expert experience in Cloud Security, IoT Systems, Networking, Linux systems, Security Surveillance, and Access Control. You will partner with the Global Services Manager and Territory Account Executives to service large and strategic customers within the Verkada footprint. In this role, you will interface with customers and partners on post‑sales deployment project management, assisting with technical issues and providing expert‑level configuration and training on Verkada Products. We need someone who will be highly motivated, able to learn quickly, and work independently while making an impact on the success of our Global deployments.

This role requires that you be on‑site 5 days per week in New York City, NY.

What You’ll Do

• Be the subject matter authority on the full Verkada suite of products and offerings and provide expert‑level service to customers during the post‑sales process
• Serve as the project management arm for customer accounts, ensuring successful deployments of Verkada products in the customer’s environment
• Magnify the value of Verkada products for customers through configuring and fine‑tuning product features, use cases, and analytics; provide vendor‑led training to customers
• Effectively serve as the technical voice to all levels of customer, from C‑level executives to loss prevention managers and directors of IT
• Work directly with your Global Services Manager and Sales Account Executives to develop services strategies and workflows for the customer, as well as participate in cross‑selling and up‑selling opportunities
• Be a Product Technical Evangelist in training/educating partners, customers, and internal employees on the latest Verkada product offerings

What You Bring

• 4+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Network Engineer, or Professional Services Consultant with a proven track record of working with Fortune 500 companies
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information and Computer Technology, Networking, IT Security, or similar field
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card) to achieve FedRAMP Compliance
• Strong background in Computer Networking: HTTPS/SSL, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, NAT devices, DHCP servers, firewalls, and software systems
• Outstanding written & verbal communication skills to efficiently articulate technical matters with customers and partners
• Entrepreneurial and positive attitude with a strong desire to learn
• Ability to adapt to an ever‑evolving workplace and company
• Genuine excitement for software/hardware products, Cloud Security, and IoT devices
• Travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as AWS, CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, MCSE, CEH, Security+, A+, Network+
• Experience working with Linux systems
• Previous startup experience

Employee Benefits

• Healthcare programs with 100% employee premium coverage for at least one plan and 80% family premium coverage 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
• Paid holidays, firm‑wide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
• Fertility stipend
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily

Additional Information

• You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.

Annual Pay Range

$165,000 - $240,000 USD

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.