Embedded Software Engineer - University Graduate 2026

Who We Are
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 companies in the Fortune 500, 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
We are looking for software engineers who thrive in a high growth environment working alongside teammates to launch products and features that will be utilized by customers across the globe. As part of the Software Engineering team, you'll have ownership of one or more projects on various product or platform facing teams. You will work across the full software stack and collaborate cross functionally to build the latest iterations of Verkada's flagship software, enabling our best-in-class security systems.

We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our HQ in San Mateo, CA.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve the embedded and server-side software for our fleet of devices
• Effectively manage priorities, deadlines, and deliverables on all projects
• Work cross-functionally with the hardware team to develop features in C, C++, Go and Python to build the embedded software and firmware that goes onto the devices we ship to our customers
• Design, develop and verify embedded software, firmware and drivers for our systems
• Work with product management and cross functional teams to build and ship features that delight users and customers.
• Experiment/test with new development boards
• Make regular contributions to existing code base to push new features OTA on a frequent basis
• Collaborate with senior engineers to define new specs for future products

What You Bring

• BS/MS in Computer Science or similar technical field of study
• Internship experience developing and launching products
• Work experience with Embedded Linux, C, USB, I2C, and Yocto
• Familiar with Linux servers, Linux device drivers, Linux kernel patches, multithreading, secure operating systems and security focused programming
• Comfortable working in an agile team software development environment
• Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week

US Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• 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