Joblaze summary

The Embedded Software Engineering Intern at Verkada will engage in the design, development, and maintenance of embedded software for the company's security devices, collaborating closely with hardware teams. Proficiency in C, C++, and Go, along with experience in Embedded Linux and device drivers, is essential for success in this role. This position is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field, particularly those with prior internship experience in product development. Verkada emphasizes a collaborative in-office culture, providing interns with valuable exposure to cross-functional teamwork.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page October 29, 2026.
C++ appears in 7.8% of 650 comparable intern other roles in United States; I2C appears in 0.2% of 650 comparable intern other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Embedded Software Engineering Intern 2027 role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Mateo, CA United States.
What's the salary range?: Verkada lists $55–$65 for this role.
Where is the role based?: Verkada is hiring for this position in San Mateo, CA United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C, C++, Embedded Linux, Go, I2C, USB.
Does Verkada sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: Verkada targets intern candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Internship for this Embedded Software Engineering Intern 2027 role at Verkada.

From the original posting

Who We Are

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 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++, and Go 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

Ability to work at Verkada HQ during winter or summer 2027
Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or similar technical field of study and graduating by June 2028
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, secure operating systems and security focused programming
Comfortable working in an agile team software development environment

US Intern Benefits

At Verkada, we believe that internships should be as rewarding, supportive, and fun as they are impactful! That’s why we’re committed to providing a world-class experience that supports both your personal well-being and professional growth. Here are just a few of the perks and benefits you can expect as a Verkada Software Engineering intern:

Monthly housing stipend in addition to a competitive hourly wage
Wellness/fitness benefits
Commuter benefits
Daily lunch catered onsite, complimentary barista-made drinks, and fully stocked snacks to keep you fueled
Intern-exclusive events and mixers, including opportunities to connect with other interns across different teams
Cross-functional collaboration opportunities, giving you real exposure to how teams work together at Verkada
Lunch & Learns with company executives — hear directly from leaders and gain insight into building a successful career
And more! From team-building activities to mentorship opportunities, we’re here to support your growth every step of the way

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.

Pay Disclosure

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. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base pay may be above or below this range. Base pay is also just one component of Verkada’s total rewards package. 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).

Estimated Hourly Pay Range

$55—$65 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Embedded Software Engineering Intern 2027