Verkada · 1 month ago
Embedded Linux Security Engineer
San Mateo, CA United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $280K/yr
5+ years expVerkada is a company that provides integrated building security solutions through cloud-based software. The Embedded Linux Security Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the security of hardware and firmware for Verkada's devices, collaborating with various engineering teams to enhance product security and exceed customer expectations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Facilitate the security of the hardware and firmware that goes onto the devices we ship to our customers: Verkada cameras, Access Control units, Card / BLE readers, Sensors, and future devices we will soon be launching
Explore innovative solutions to enable Verkada business instead of 'Security says No'
Partner closely with Product, Hardware, and Backend engineering to test and improve the security of Verkada’s products and exceed customers’ expectations
Set up security tooling to ensure secure coding best practices
Triage and recommend solutions for security bugs from tools, third party assessments and bug bounties
Participate in code reviews and pull requests
Collaborate with other engineering leaders to define, communicate, and execute on goals, priorities and process
Collaborate with the CISO and security team to grow the broader Verkada security program
Share your security experience with other teams internally and externally via security conferences and blogs
Help your peer engineers grow their own security reasoning and knowledge
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree or equivalent
Experience in embedded linux environments
5+ years of experience as a security engineer, software engineer, or security consultant
Familiarity with security weaknesses, exploits, attacks and mitigations
Coding ability - you will be writing production code
Excellent collaborative skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Experience with most of the following: Linux System Security, Device Drivers, Kernel, Fuzzing, Network protocols, Static Analysis
Preferred
Achieved FIPS 140 certification
Knowledge of Yocto-based embedded Linux systems
Knowledge of hardware security features such as secure boot, TrustZone, memory protections, and roots-of-trustZone, or secure boot
Cryptography primitives, protocols and applications
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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