Senior Test Engineer – Alarms

Verkada; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare programs

Nationwide medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid parental leave

Wellness/fitness benefits

Healthy lunches provided daily

Job summary

Verkada is looking for a Test Engineer to join their Alarms team in San Mateo, CA. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability of critical security hardware and software by designing automated test frameworks, building HIL testing systems, and cooperating with firmware and hardware teams. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background and experience with embedded systems. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, and a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $280,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Experience working with embedded systems or hardware devices.
• Ability to write software to automate tests and coordinate hardware devices.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards like UL, ULC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test frameworks for alarm products.
• Build hardware-in-the-loop testing systems for device validation.
• Simulate real-world scenarios to catch potential issues.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance test coverage.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to system reliability

Embedded systems knowledge

Education

Engineering background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Embedded Linux environments

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 Fortune 500 companies, 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 a Test Engineer for the Alarms team, you will be responsible for ensuring the absolute reliability of our mission‑critical security hardware and software. You'll be working across the entire stack, building the Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) test infrastructure, writing automation, and catching problems before they reach production.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test frameworks for embedded alarm and safety products.
• Build hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing systems that validate real devices under realistic operating conditions.
• Develop tests that verify both individual components (sensors, controllers, communication modules) and end‑to‑end system behavior.
• Write software to coordinate devices, test rigs, and cloud APIs for automated system validation.
• Simulate real‑world scenarios such as sensor faults, communication failures, power interruptions, and alarm events.
• Build tooling and infrastructure that allow tests to run continuously in automated environments.
• Work closely with firmware, hardware, and backend teams to debug issues and improve test coverage.

Qualifications

• Engineering background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience working with embedded systems or hardware devices.
• Basic familiarity with embedded Linux environments.
• Ability to write software to automate tests and coordinate hardware devices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to system reliability.

Bonus Points

• Experience with life safety or mission‑critical regulatory standards (UL, ULC, etc.).
• Prior experience implementing Machine Learning or AI tools to optimize QA workflows.

Benefits

• 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 paid holidays, firm‑wide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time.
• Wellness/fitness benefits.
• Healthy lunches provided daily.

Pay Range

$130,000 - $280,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Location

Our HQ is in San Mateo and this role is not remote. Candidates must be able to work onsite as required.