Join Verkada as a Senior Android Engineer to develop mobile applications for real-time monitoring and incident response in security systems.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
AI in the day-to-day
Verkada integrates AI to detect, verify, and respond to real-world security threats.
Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Senior Android Engineer for Verkada's Alarms team, the individual will focus on developing and maintaining mobile applications that facilitate real-time monitoring and incident response. Key skills include a strong background in Android development, mobile UI/UX design, and experience with APIs and asynchronous systems. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with a product-oriented mindset, particularly those familiar with embedded Linux UIs or IoT systems. The team operates in a fast-paced environment, emphasizing collaboration and ownership.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page October 27, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Mobile roles (median ~$190,800).
- Starts above 8% of 12 comparable senior mobile roles in United States that list Android we track (median $201,700 across 9 companies).
- Android appears in 37.5% of 40 comparable senior mobile roles in United States; Linux appears in 5% of 40 comparable senior mobile roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Verkada lists $150,000–$280,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Senior Android Engineer - Alarms role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Android, Linux, iOS.
- 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 senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Android Engineer - Alarms role at Verkada.
From the original posting
Who We Are
About the Team
The Alarms team builds systems that detect, verify, and respond to real-world security threats using sensors, cameras, and AI. You’ll work on products that are critical during high-stakes moments and directly impact customer safety.
We operate as a small, fast-moving team with significant ownership, collaborating across mobile, backend, and firmware.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Android Engineer to help build and maintain the mobile experience for our Alarms product.
This role is focused on developing high-quality mobile applications used for real-time monitoring, alerts, and incident response.
You will also work on device-facing experiences, including building native Linux-based UIs for embedded products.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain features across Android And iOS mobile applications for the Alarms product
- Develop real-time user experiences for alerts, video, and system status
- Collaborate closely with product, design, backend, and firmware teams
- Write clean, maintainable, and performant code across mobile platforms
- Help shape architecture and technical direction for mobile development
- Contribute to embedded / Linux UI development for hardware products
What You Bring
- 6+ years of software Android development experience
- Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX patterns and performance considerations
- Experience working with APIs and asynchronous systems
- Product mindset with attention to usability and reliability
Nice to Have
- Experience building embedded Linux UIs, such as for infotainment systems or other device interfaces (e.g., Qt or similar frameworks)
- Exposure to hardware-integrated products or IoT systems
Culture and Values
- Self-motivated problem solver: At Verkada, you will tackle large, complex problems with no clear answers.
- Teach and learn: You will learn new technologies while being entrusted with the technical ownership of major systems, and we hope to learn something from you in turn.
- Growth mindset: As a fast-growing startup, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth, and we want you to grow with us!
- 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
Annual Pay Range
Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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