Verkada · 1 day ago
Staff Frontend Engineer - Alarms
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $280K/yr
7+ years expVerkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. As a Staff Frontend Engineer, you will be responsible for building advanced UI components for Verkada’s AI-driven intrusion detection and video monitoring systems, working closely with a dynamic team to deliver impactful security solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Build rich, responsive web interfaces (React) that drive real-time security workflows
Architect scalable, reliable frontend systems and help evolve our UI platform
Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver end-to-end features
Lead technical decisions and mentor other engineers on best practices
Dive into the backend when needed to shape APIs and support full-stack work
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of experience building production-grade web applications
Expertise in JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks (preferably React)
Strong understanding of UI architecture, performance, and browser behavior
A product mindset—you care deeply about UX and building polished, usable tools
Solid debugging skills and comfort working with APIs and asynchronous systems
BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
Preferred
Experience with TypeScript
Familiarity with Go or backend development patterns
Exposure to AWS infrastructure or cloud-based deployments
Interest in AI-driven products, real-time systems, or physical security platforms
Benefits
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
Company
Verkada
A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada protects people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$814.3MKey Investors
CapitalGGeneral CatalystAlkeon Capital
2025-12-03Series Unknown· $20M
2025-09-01Debt Financing· $150M
2025-02-19Series E· $200M
Leadership Team
Filip Kaliszan
Founder & CEO
Benjamin Bercovitz
Co-founder
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