Senior Workplace Architect & Design Leader

Verkada; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Verkada is seeking a Senior Manager Workplace Architect to lead architectural planning, space design, and execution for Verkada’s offices and labs worldwide. You will own workplace programming, test fits, drawing production, and cross-functional coordination, building scalable design standards and mentoring future Space and Occupancy Planning team members.

You’ll collaborate with Designers, Project Managers, consultants, and contractors to ensure quality, schedule, and design intent while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or a related technical design field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in commercial architecture, workplace design, or corporate interiors, with experience leading projects from concept through construction administration.
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable architectural drafting software.
• Strong understanding of commercial building systems, including MEP coordination, construction detailing, ADA requirements, and applicable building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead programming, test fits, space planning, and floor plan development for new offices, labs, and workplace renovations.
• Produce and maintain complete architectural drawing sets, construction documents, and custom interior and millwork details using AutoCAD, Revit, or similar drafting software.
• Establish and maintain Verkada’s workplace design standards, CAD template libraries, and CAFM infrastructure to support a growing real estate portfolio.
• Build and scale the Workplace Design function, including hiring, mentoring, and developing future Space and Occupancy Planning team members.
• Serve as the primary architectural coordinator across Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), IT, AV, low-voltage, and physical security disciplines to ensure seamless integration within workplace projects.
• Conduct constructability reviews during design development to proactively identify conflicts and improve project execution before construction begins.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Space planning

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

OfficeSpace CAFM

Google Workspace

Job description

Verkada is seeking a Senior Manager Workplace Architect to lead architectural planning, space design, and execution for Verkada’s offices and labs worldwide. You will own workplace programming, test fits, drawing production, and cross-functional coordination, building scalable design standards and mentoring future Space and Occupancy Planning team members.

You’ll collaborate with Designers, Project Managers, consultants, and contractors to ensure quality, schedule, and design intent while