Senior BSP Engineer - Cameras

Verkada; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare programs

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Expanded mental health support

Paid parental leave

Professional development stipend

Wellness/fitness benefits

Healthy lunches provided daily

Job summary

A leading cloud security company in San Mateo is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop innovative camera features using C/C++ and Python. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in Embedded Software development, including knowledge of Linux-based platforms. This full-time role requires onsite work five days a week and offers competitive compensation ranging from $130,000 to $300,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in full-time Embedded Software development.
• Minimal of 2 years of full-time system software development for Linux-based platforms.
• Great knowledge on modern operating systems and computer architecture.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with hardware team to develop camera features.
• Lead code reviews, debugging, and bug fixes.
• Regularly contribute to existing code base to push new features.

Skills

C/C++

Python

System programming languages

Linux-based platforms

Bash scripting

Good communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science

Job description

Who We Are

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.

What You'll Do

• Work cross‑functionally with hardware team to develop camera features in C/C++ and Python.
• Lead code reviews, debugging, and bug fixes.
• Experiment/test with new development boards.
• Make regular contributions to existing code base to push new features OTA on a frequent basis.

What You Bring

• BS/MS in Computer Science (or similar degree)
• 5 years of experience of full‑time Embedded Software development
• Proficient in at least one system programming language, such as C, C++, Golang, Rust
• Minimal of 2 years of full‑time system software development for Linux‑based platform
• Great knowledge on modern operating systems and computer architecture
• Familiar with Bash scripts and Python
• Good communication & documentation skills
• Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week

Nice to Have

• Experience in development of on‑device software for cloud‑connected devices
• Familiar with Linux Kernel development
• Familiar with Bootloader development

US 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
• Professional development stipend
• Fertility Stipend
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily
• Commuter benefits

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).

Estimated Annual Pay Range: $130,000 — $300,000 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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