Own the development of camera platform features in C++ and Golang at a rapidly growing security technology company.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 39 minutes ago
What you'll build
- Develop on-device camera platform features
- Maintain camera and image processing pipeline
- Coordinate over-the-air releases
- Lead code reviews
- Collaborate with product team
Must have
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years of professional experience in systems software development
- Knowledge of C++ or Golang
- Knowledge of bash scripting and Python
- Experience with Linux-based platforms
Practical constraints
- Must work onsite five days per week
Requirements
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Education
- Master's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Software Engineer focuses on developing and maintaining features for Verkada's on-device camera platform using C++ and Golang. Key skills include experience with Linux-based systems, camera image processing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure feature integration and platform stability. This position is suited for candidates with a Master's degree and three years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with five years in systems software development. The company emphasizes a strong team culture and is rapidly scaling its impact in the security technology sector.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 6, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page November 8, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
- Starts above 99% of 164 comparable senior backend roles in United States that list Python we track (median $180,000 across 65 companies). See Python salary trends
- Python appears in 40.3% of 536 comparable senior backend roles in United States; Linux appears in 4.9% of 536 comparable senior backend roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Software Engineer - Cameras role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Mateo, CA United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Verkada lists $290,000–$290,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 3–5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer - Cameras 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: C++, Golang, Linux, Python, bash.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Verkada targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer - Cameras role at Verkada.
From the original posting
Who We Are
What You'll Do
- Own the end-to-end development of on-device camera platform features in C++ and Golang, including feature design, implementation, integration, and maintenance. Own the camera and image processing and quality pipeline on the device.
- Partner with streaming, storage, and AI engineering teams to deliver features optimized for edge computing environments.
- Drive and coordinate regular over-the-air (OTA) releases, ensuring platform stability and reliability.
- Lead code reviews, guide debugging efforts, and uphold coding standards to maintain code quality, improve maintainability, and reduce defects.
- Collaborate with the product team to turn requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions aligned with product vision and customer needs, translating product requirements into technical specifications and implementation plans.
What You Bring
- A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, and three years of professional experience in systems software development.
- Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field and five years of professional experience in systems software development will be accepted.
- Knowledge of C++ or Golang
- Knowledge of bash scripting and Python
- Knowledge of building software for Linux-based platforms
- Knowledge of developing and tuning camera image pipelines
- Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
- 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
- You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.
Annual Pay Range
Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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