Software Engineering Manager - Alarms
VerkadaSan Mateo, CA United StatesPosted 21 August 2025
Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3>
<div>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.</div></div><div>&nbsp;</div>
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<p><strong>Overview</strong></p>
<p>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.&nbsp; 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.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Build and lead the team through effective recruitment, mentoring, and leadership.</li>
<li>Build amazing, delightful products that win the market.</li>
<li>Work with Product Managers to chart roadmaps.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Plan and drive project execution.</li>
<li>Drive product quality, reliability, and user experience.</li>
<li>Work cross-functionally with other product teams to enhance our products and extend the power of the Verkada platform.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>2+ years of experience in managing, leading, and inspiring a team of engineers, including hiring, retaining, and managing performance.</li>
<li>5+ years of work experience in a software engineering role, with proven technical leadership skills and expertise in designing scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions.</li>
<li>Experience with frontend web and backend development.</li>
<li>Proficient in agile team software development and strong project management, delivering complex projects within defined timelines and resource constraints.</li>
<li>Adept at collaborating cross-functionally, communicating effectively, and aligning efforts to achieve common goals.</li>
<li>Passionate about technology, staying updated with the latest industry trends and advancements.</li>
<li>Eye for design, product details, and polish</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Nice to have:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience and passion for building IoT or B2B products</li>
<li>Startup experience</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Perks and Benefits</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Generous company paid medical, dental &amp; vision insurance coverage&nbsp;</li>
<li>Unlimited paid time off &amp; 11 companywide paid holidays&nbsp;</li>
<li>Wellness allowance&nbsp;</li>
<li>Commuter benefits&nbsp;</li>
<li>Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid parental leave policy &amp; fertility benefits&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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