Join Verkada as a Senior Software Engineer to develop AI and machine learning models for advanced video analytics.
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Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Write clean, modular C++ code
- Implement and deploy binary classifiers
- Train deep learning networks
- Develop traditional computer vision algorithms
- Detect unusual object addition/removal
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
- 4+ years of industry software engineering experience
- 1+ years of work or research experience with neural net frameworks
- Mastery of at least one practical programming language
- Experience in an agile team software development environment
Practical constraints
- Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
Role intensity
70% hands-on coding
AI in the day-to-day
The Computer Vision team develops AI and machine learning models for advanced analytics.
Requirements
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Software Engineer focuses on developing and refining AI and machine learning models for Verkada's advanced video analytics, including features like object detection and license plate recognition. Proficiency in C++ and experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch are essential for success. This position is ideal for candidates with over four years of software engineering experience and a strong background in computer vision or deep learning. The team operates in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a rapidly growing company at the forefront of physical AI technology.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page October 23, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Verkada: San Mateo, CA United States.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for AI/ML roles (median ~$190,000).
- Starts above 38% of 64 comparable senior ai/ml roles in United States that list PyTorch we track (median $200,500 across 33 companies).
- PyTorch appears in 18.7% of 557 comparable senior ai/ml roles in United States; Keras appears in 0.5% of 557 comparable senior ai/ml roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Software Engineer - Computer Vision role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Mateo, CA, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Verkada lists $200,000–$300,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer - Computer Vision 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++, Keras, PyTorch, TensorFlow.
- 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 Software Engineer - Computer Vision role at Verkada.
From the original posting
Who We Are
About the Role
At the forefront of innovation, the Computer Vision team develops the artificial intelligence and machine learning models that power Verkada's advanced analytics. Their responsibilities include creating and refining algorithms for features such as people and vehicle detection, license plate recognition, and other intelligent video analysis tools. Recent projects for this role include:
- Implementing and deploying a binary classifier using TensorFlow for detecting the binary states across millions of cameras
- Detecting unusual object addition/removal in a scene
- Detecting and counting object and people frequencies
- Training text image embedding models and vision language models
- Training license plate recognition models and implementing LPR on the edge
- Training facial recognition models and implementing real-time facial recognition
What You'll Do
- C++ - writing clean, modular, C++ code
- Traditional computer vision algorithms
- Training deep learning networks using PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, or similar
- Data structures and architecture
- Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
What You Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, preferably with research experience
- 4+ years of industry software engineering experience
- 1+ years of work or research experience with current neural net frameworks
- Mastery of at least one practical programming language
- Experience working in an agile team software development environment
- 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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