Embedded Engineering Manager - Alarms

Verkada
$200,000-$315,000 USD
flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time
United States, California, San Mateo
406 East 3rd Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2025
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 Verkada is actively seeking an exceptional individual to join us as the leader of our embedded Alarms team. Your team's role will be to build, extend, and improve all of Verkada Alarms' embedded devices and services. 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. What You'll Do 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. What You Bring 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 an embedded engineering role, with proven technical leadership skills and expertise in designing scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions. Experience with C/C++ and embedded device 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 Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week Nice to Have Experience and passion for building IoT or B2B products Startup experience 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 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 our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time Professional development stipend Fertility Stipend Wellness/fitness benefits Healthy lunches provided daily Commuter benefits Additional Information We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa. 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 $200,000 — $315,000 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. Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.