Joblaze summary

The Hardware Engineering Program Manager at Verkada is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of new hardware programs, from initial requirements to production and launch. This role requires a solid foundation in electrical and mechanical engineering, along with experience in developing electronics products and managing international supply chains. Ideal candidates will have a background in hardware development cycles and strong organizational skills, making this position suitable for those with several years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page October 29, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
Starts above 16% of 179 comparable mid management roles in United States we track (median $120,900 across 94 companies).
Product Management appears in 0.9% of 462 comparable mid management roles in United States; Electrical Engineering appears in 0.4% of 462 comparable mid management roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Hardware Engineering Program Manager role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Mateo, CA United States.
What's the salary range?: Verkada lists $95,000–$220,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Hardware Engineering Program Manager 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: Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Product Management.
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 Engineering Program Manager role at Verkada.

From the original posting

Who We Are

About the Role

As an Engineering Program Manager on our Hardware team, you will lead the development and execution of cutting-edge new hardware programs. You’ll steer our cross-functional efforts from prototype to production and guide the bring-up of new products on new factory lines. You’ll thrive at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, operations, and product management. This is a full-time, in-person role based in our San Mateo, CA office.

What You'll Do

Lead end-to-end product development efforts; steer new programs from requirements definition through to validation, certification, ramp-up, and sustaining
Work closely with EE, ME, FW, and ID team members to craft and track program schedules and coordinate all deliverables
Leverage your engineering foundation to de-risk development and clear hurdles related to testing, line bring-up, SOPs, factory flow, yield, and more
Lead a wide variety of weekly meetings including vendor calls, internal team updates, and presentations with key leadership team members
Own the build plan and unit allocation leading up to product launches
Coordinate with Engineering, Product Managers, and Supply Chain team members to define and execute the launch plan
Serve as the key point of contact for an international network of manufacturing partners
Drive vendors towards aggressive schedules and ambitious objectives
Guide compliance efforts, sustaining work, and post-launch failure analysis efforts

What You Bring

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
Strong technical knowledge of electrical design, validation and manufacturing; SMT exposure is a plus
3+ years of experience in developing and manufacturing new electronics products
Must have completed at least one full hardware development cycle through product launch; FATP exposure is a major plus
3+ years of experience working with an overseas hardware supply chain
Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication; fluency in Mandarin is a plus
Flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced startup environment
Ability to travel internationally up to 20%

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

Estimated Annual Pay Range

$95,000—$220,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hardware Engineering Program Manager