Lead certification efforts for Verkada’s safety and security products in a fast-paced startup environment.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 16 hours ago
What you'll build
- Lead certification efforts for life safety and security products
- Work with RF/EMC labs and NRTLs to test and certify products
- Collaborate with teams to translate standards into product requirements
- Drive compliance related deliverables and develop test plans
- Steer hardware products through global compliance requirements
Must have
- BS in Engineering
- 3-5 years experience in certifying electronic end devices
- Experience working with NRTLs to coordinate testing
- Strong track record of success developing electronic products
- Excellent organizational skills and communication
Nice to have
- Experience with overseas vendors and international supply chain
- Experience with safety standards relevant to Verkada
- Experience obtaining cybersecurity certifications
Practical constraints
- Must be willing and able to commute 5 days in office
- Ability to travel domestically up to 10%
Requirements
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Hardware Engineer Program Manager - Compliance at Verkada, the individual will oversee the certification processes for new safety and security products, ensuring they meet regulatory standards from development to production. Key skills include experience with RF, EMC, and safety certifications, as well as collaboration with various engineering teams and external labs. This position is suited for someone with 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in a fast-paced startup environment. Verkada emphasizes an in-office culture, requiring daily presence at their San Mateo location.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 8 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page September 25, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
- Starts above 81% of 1238 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 176 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Hardware Engineer Program Manager - Compliance role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Mateo, CA United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Verkada lists $140,000–$210,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 3–5 years of relevant experience for this Hardware Engineer Program Manager - Compliance role.
- Where is the role based?
- Verkada is hiring for this position in San Mateo, CA United States.
- 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 mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Hardware Engineer Program Manager - Compliance role at Verkada.
From the original posting
Who We Are
About the Role
As an Engineering Program Manager - Compliance on our Hardware team, you will lead certification efforts for Verkada’s newest safety & security products. Engineering Program Managers partner with our Hardware Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Software Engineers, Product Managers, Supply Chain, and Legal to navigate the new product introduction process; you will own regulatory efforts from concept definition through to mass production & shipping across the globe. We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our office in San Mateo, CA 5 days a week.
What You'll Do
- Lead certification efforts for our next generation of life safety & security products.
- Work directly with RF/EMC labs and NRTLs (TUV, UL, Intertek, etc) to test and certify our products to applicable standards.
- Collaborate with Product, HW, and SW counterparts to translate standards into clear
product requirements and test plans to support global market access. - Drive key compliance related deliverables. Define key requirements, develop test
plans, own technical documentation, and coordinate various testing efforts with
external labs or regulatory bodies. - Steer all-new hardware products through a growing set of global compliance
requirements
What You Bring
- BS in Engineering.
- 3-5 years experience in certifying electronic end devices for RF, EMC and Safety
- Experience working with NRTLs (Intertek, UL, etc) to coordinate testing and obtain
certifications. - Strong track record of success developing, manufacturing and shipping new
electronic products. - Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication.
- Flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.
- Must be willing and able to commute 5 days in office.
Bonus
- Experience working with overseas vendors & an international supply chain.
- Experience with safety standards relevant to Verkada including but not limited UL
2610, UL 864, EN 50131 - Experience obtaining cybersecurity certifications including but not limited to EU
Radio Equipment Directive, ER 01, and the Cyber Resiliency Act - Experience with obtaining industry certifications for LTE devices such as Verizon, FirstNet, and T-Mobile.
- 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
- Starting January 2027, Verkada will match a portion of an employee’s 401(k) contributions based on eligible earnings. Match vests on 2 year anniversary
- 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
- 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
Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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