Software Engineering Manager - Alarms

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance

Unlimited paid time off & companywide holidays

Wellness allowance

Commuter benefits

Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily

Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

Job summary

A technology company in San Mateo seeks a leader for their full-stack Alarms team. The role focuses on building user-facing software and enhancing cloud services. Candidates should have significant experience in software engineering and team leadership, with a passion for technology. Competitive compensation package offered, including equity options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in managing, leading, and inspiring a team of engineers.
• 5+ years of work experience in a software engineering role.
• Experience with frontend web and backend development.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the team through effective recruitment and mentoring.
• Work with Product Managers to chart roadmaps.
• Drive product quality, reliability, and user experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Software engineering

Project management

Agile development

Effective communication

Job description

Who We Are

Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada's six product lines - video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms - provide unparalleled building security through an integrated, cloud-based software platform. Over 33,500 organizations, including 96 companies in the Fortune 500, across 93 countries worldwide trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016 with more than $700M in funding raised to-date, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

Overview

Verkada is actively seeking an exceptional individual to join us as the leader of our full-stack Alarms Core team. Your team's role will be to build, extend, and improve all of Verkada Alarms' user-facing software and supporting cloud services. Your portfolio will include the Alarms section of Verkada Command (on desktop and mobile), which admins use to configure and monitor their alarm systems, and business logic on alarm panels that interacts with the cloud. It's your team's attention to detail and craft that will continue to grow Verkada Alarms business, empowering it to become the leader in the alarms industry.

Responsibilities:

• Build and lead the team through effective recruitment, mentoring, and leadership.


• Build amazing, delightful products that win the market.


• Work with Product Managers to chart roadmaps.


• Plan and drive project execution.


• Drive product quality, reliability, and user experience.


• Work cross-functionally with other product teams to enhance our products and extend the power of the Verkada platform.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in managing, leading, and inspiring a team of engineers, including hiring, retaining, and managing performance.


• 5+ years of work experience in a software engineering role, with proven technical leadership skills and expertise in designing scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions.


• Experience with frontend web and backend development.


• Proficient in agile team software development and strong project management, delivering complex projects within defined timelines and resource constraints.


• Adept at collaborating cross-functionally, communicating effectively, and aligning efforts to achieve common goals.


• Passionate about technology, staying updated with the latest industry trends and advancements.


• Eye for design, product details, and polish

Nice to have:

• Experience and passion for building IoT or B2B products


• Startup experience

Perks and Benefits

• Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance coverage


• Unlimited paid time off & 11 companywide paid holidays


• Wellness allowance


• Commuter benefits


• Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily


• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

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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