Engineering Manager, Core Platform
Lead the Core Platform team at Verkada to develop IoT solutions for building management.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Lead projects impacting the Command product
- Write code or prototype new features
- Inspire team to create user experiences
- Collaborate with Product and Design
- Drive adoption of best practices
Must have
- 4+ years experience managing a team
- 8+ years of work experience in software engineering
- Experience with both backend and frontend
- Experience in an agile team environment
- Degree in Computer Science or related field
Nice to have
- Eye for design and product details
Role intensity
20% coding — mostly leadership/strategy
AI in the day-to-day
Verkada uses AI to enhance security and operational efficiency across its platform.
Requirements
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Engineering Manager for the Core Platform at Verkada leads a team of frontend and backend engineers to develop and enhance the company's IoT solutions. This role requires a strong background in software engineering, with a focus on both coding and design, as well as experience in agile methodologies. Ideal candidates will have over eight years in engineering roles and at least four years in management, making it suitable for seasoned professionals looking to inspire and guide a team. Verkada emphasizes a culture of continuous learning and innovation, positioning itself at the forefront of physical AI technology.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 15, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page October 15, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Verkada: San Mateo, CA United States.
- Salary band is above the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,523).
- Starts above 67% of 21 comparable lead management roles in United States that list AI we track (median $172,500 across 13 companies). See AI salary trends
- AI appears in 5.7% of 577 comparable lead management roles in United States; Frontend appears in 0.3% of 577 comparable lead management roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Verkada lists $200,000–$285,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Engineering Manager, Core Platform role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Backend, Frontend, IoT.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Verkada targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Engineering Manager, Core Platform role at Verkada.
From the original posting
Who We Are
We are looking for an experienced manager to join the Verkada Core Platform team. We are building the platform and shared services that will enable Verkada to quickly bring to market a suite of IoT devices and to power Verkada’s “operating system for buildings.” As a member of the Core team, you will be the architect, designer, and developer in a broad range of projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects impacting our Command product- it will include both frontend and backend engineers in your team
- Be able to roll up your sleeves and actively write code or prototype new features
- Inspire your team to create highly polished and delightful user experiences
- Work closely with Product and Design to build and ship features and delight users and customers
- Collaborate with other engineering leaders to define, communicate, and execute on goals, priorities and process
- Drive the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies to ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable code.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and industry developments, evaluating their potential impact on our web platforms and recommending innovative solutions.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the web engineering team, encouraging knowledge sharing, skill-building, and career growth opportunities.
Qualifications
- 4+ years experience managing, leading, and inspiring a team of engineers; including hiring, retaining, and managing performance.
- 8+ years of work experience in a software engineering roles
- Experience with both backend and frontend
- Experience working in an agile team software development environment
- Eye for design, product details, and polish
- Working knowledge of at least one server-side framework and one database system
- Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field
Perks & 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
- Generous paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Annual Pay Range
Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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