Senior Engineering Manager, Core Platform

Verkada; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead the Core Platform team. This role involves architecting and developing a suite of IoT devices, driving high-quality code practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. You will inspire a talented team, collaborate with product and design teams, and stay ahead of emerging technologies to enhance user experiences. If you're passionate about leading innovative projects and making a significant impact in the tech space, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years managing and inspiring engineering teams.
• 8+ years in software engineering roles with frontend and backend experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for the Command product with frontend and backend engineers.
• Inspire team to create polished user experiences and collaborate with Product and Design.

Skills

Team Leadership

Software Engineering

Agile Development

Frontend Development

Backend Development

Design Eye

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Server-side Frameworks

Database Systems

Job description

Senior Engineering Manager, Core Platform

San Mateo, CA United States

Who We Are

Verkada is a leader in cloud-based B2B physical security. Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms — integrated with a single cloud-based software platform.

Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.

Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices across three continents, 2,100+ full-time employees and 30,000+ customers across 70+ countries.

Overview

We are looking for an experienced manager to join the Verkada Core Platform team. We are building the platform and shared services that will enable Verkada to quickly bring to market a suite of IoT devices and to power Verkada’s “operating system for buildings.” As a member of the Core team, you will be the architect, designer, and developer in a broad range of projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects impacting our Command product - it will include both frontend and backend engineers in your team.
• Be able to roll up your sleeves and actively write code or prototype new features.
• Inspire your team to create highly polished and delightful user experiences.
• Work closely with Product and Design to build and ship features and delight users and customers.
• Collaborate with other engineering leaders to define, communicate, and execute on goals, priorities and process.
• Drive the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies to ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable code.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and industry developments, evaluating their potential impact on our web platforms and recommending innovative solutions.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the web engineering team, encouraging knowledge sharing, skill-building, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience managing, leading, and inspiring a team of engineers; including hiring, retaining, and managing performance.
• 8+ years of work experience in software engineering roles.
• Experience with both backend and frontend.
• Experience working in an agile team software development environment.
• Eye for design, product details, and polish.
• Working knowledge of at least one server-side framework and one database system.
• Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field.

Annual Pay Range

Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).

$200,000 - $285,000 USD

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.