Lead the development of advanced detection and response systems for Verkada's new alarms product line.
Posted by employer 10 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Own new product hardware and software product roadmap
- Oversee product development from concept to success
- Manage relationships with regulatory and compliance entities
- Direct pricing and go-to-market positioning
- Understand customer needs for hardware scaling
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in product management
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar field
- Proven history of launching and scaling hardware and/or embedded systems products
- Strong customer intuition and technical depth
- Ability to lead across strategy and execution
Nice to have
- MS, PhD, or MBA
- Real passion for craftsmanship and product details
- Foundational understanding of firmware and networking
Practical constraints
- This role requires you to work onsite at our HQ in San Mateo, CA.
AI in the day-to-day
Verkada Alarms enable customers to detect potential threats using AI and sensor technology.
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Senior Product Manager for New Alarms at Verkada, the individual will oversee the development and success of advanced detection and response systems, focusing on both hardware and software solutions. Key skills include a strong background in product management, particularly in B2B environments, and a solid understanding of hardware systems and customer needs. This position is suited for someone with at least five years of experience who can navigate complex trade-offs and lead product strategy and execution. Verkada emphasizes an in-office culture, fostering collaboration among team members.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page October 17, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Product roles (median ~$184,000).
- Starts above 39% of 109 comparable senior product roles in United States that list AI/ML we track (median $190,000 across 44 companies). See AI/ML salary trends
- AI/ML appears in 41.6% of 387 comparable senior product roles in United States; Hardware appears in 0.8% of 387 comparable senior product roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Product Manager, New Alarms Product role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Mateo, CA, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Verkada lists $180,000–$200,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Product Manager, New Alarms Product 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: AI/ML, Hardware, Software.
- 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 Product Manager, New Alarms Product role at Verkada.
From the original posting
Who We Are
About the Role
Verkada Alarms enable our customers to detect potential threats using AI and sensor technology, verify those events, and respond quickly to ensure the safety of property and people.
We are looking for a Product Manager to lead a new line of business. In this role, your mission will be to build the most advanced and performant detection and response system in the industry. You will grow our suite of traditional and AI powered sensors, and build out solutions which support everything from retailers managing hundreds of small stores to manufacturing with massive one million square foot warehouses – and everything in between.
We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires you to work onsite at our HQ in San Mateo, CA.
What You'll Do
- Own new product hardware and software product roadmap and success for Verkada, understand customers’ detection needs and physical site topologies, and translate those requirements into a landed, successful reality
- Oversee product development from concept to success, working closely with hardware and software engineering to ensure those devices meet customer needs and development timelines
- Manage relationships with regulatory and compliance entities to best understand how to meet their requirements in various jurisdictions
- Direct pricing, go-to-market positioning, and sales training for new Alarms devices
- Understand the needs of customers and channel partners, ensuring Verkada hardware scales from small to large with simplicity, speed, and flexibility
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in B2B
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar quantitative field. MS, PhD, or MBA optional
- Proven history of launching and scaling hardware and/or embedded systems products
- Strong customer intuition, technical depth, and ability to navigate tradeoffs are critical to success in this role
- Ability to lead across strategy and execution. We pride ourselves in sweating the details and search for this in candidates
- Real passion for craftsmanship and product details. If you’ve spent days retrofitting your house with the latest smart home technology, you’ll like it here
- Foundational understanding of firmware, networking, device bring-up, electrical, and mechanical design aspects of hardware
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
Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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