Verkada · 1 day ago
System Software Engineer - Storage
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $280K/yr
5+ years expVerkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. The System Software Engineer (Storage) will be responsible for owning the camera storage stack, ensuring the integrity and reliability of storage systems, and collaborating with teams to innovate and improve video retention solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Own the camera storage stack that enables storage of big AI models and large video files, while simultaneously maximizing storage utilization and reliability
Collaborate with the Hardware team and external storage vendors to define and validate the next generation of flash storage systems
Innovate by designing new storage systems that maximize company’s goals across multiple dimensions like hardware cost, endurance, throughput
Own storage reliability metrics, using data to drive system improvements
Strategize with the Streaming team to develop innovative solutions for superior video retention
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Computer Science (or similar degree)
Over 5 years of software development experience in C, with additional experience in higher-level languages such as C++ or Go considered an asset
Strong familiarity with low-level systems topics, including file system layout, memory management, the Yocto build system, device drivers, kernel debugging, eBPF, and the MMC protocol
Preferred
backend development experience in distributed systems, containerization and microservices (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)
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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