Senior Embedded Linux Architect for AI Intercom

Verkada Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Dental & vision

HSA contributions

Mental health support

Parental leave & fertility benefits

Flexible PTO

Wellness benefits

Free daily lunches

Job summary

Verkada Inc. is hiring a senior software engineer to advance the Intercom product line, working with firmware, backend, and frontend engineers.

You will own technical direction, architecture, and end-to-end delivery for cloud-managed intercom systems with video and two-way audio. The role requires strong Linux development skills, 10+ years of experience, and onsite presence in San Mateo, CA, with international travel minimal.

Qualifications

• BS or graduate degree in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering, or science.
• 10+ years of experience working on Linux development as a Software Engineer.
• Proficient in C/C++.
• Familiar with Linux servers, Linux device drivers, Linux kernel patches, secure operating systems and security focused programming.
• Preferred experience with embedded Linux, cameras, and audio systems.
• Bash scripting experience.
• Experience with Yocto.
• Familiarity with Secure Boot.
• Familiarity with Go and Python.
• Familiarity with WebRTC.
• Experience working with Distributed Systems.
• Understanding of HTTP and practical debugging techniques.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week.
• Must be willing to travel internationally 2x a year.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Intercom product line with a focus on vision and execution.
• Set the technical architecture for an entire product line.
• Deliver best-in-class products and experiences, not just features.
• Take a less-than-fully fleshed-out idea and drive it to completion.
• Tackle large, complex problems with autonomy.
• Learn new technologies while owning major systems, and share knowledge.
• Grow with a fast-growing startup, embracing new challenges daily.

Skills

C/C++

Linux development

Distributed Systems

Go

Python

Bash scripting

WebRTC

Security focused programming

Embedded Linux

HTTP debugging

Education

BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Yocto

Linux device drivers

Secure Boot

Job description

Verkada Inc. is hiring a senior software engineer to advance the Intercom product line, working with firmware, backend, and frontend engineers.

You will own technical direction, architecture, and end-to-end delivery for cloud-managed intercom systems with video and two-way audio. The role requires strong Linux development skills, 10+ years of experience, and onsite presence in San Mateo, CA, with international travel minimal.