Verkada · 23 hours ago
Systems Software Engineer - Fleet Management
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$240K/yr - $300K/yr
5+ years expVerkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. They are seeking a Systems Software Engineer to lead the camera fleet management team, focusing on building and maintaining infrastructure, tooling, and processes for reliable camera software deployments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Architect for scale: Design systems that can handle the complexities of managing software across a large and growing camera fleet
Build observability infrastructure: Design and implement dashboards, metrics systems, and monitoring solutions using tools like Grafana
Lead safe release operations: Own the end-to-end process for releasing camera software, ensuring reliability and minimizing risk across the fleet
Develop analysis tools: Create data pipelines and analytical tools to measure release health, identify issues early, and drive data-informed decisions
Establish accountability: Define release procedures, hold teams accountable to standards, and ensure adherence to the Safe Release Procedure
Create automated safeguards: Develop alerts and automated tests that catch problems before they impact customers
Respond to critical incidents: Be comfortable making decisions under pressure during high-stakes situations
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Computer Science (or similar degree)
5+ years experience of industry experience in distributed software engineering
Deep Linux expertise: Strong understanding of Linux internals—not just using it, but understanding how it works (process management, system-level debugging)
Systems programming skills: Proficiency in systems-oriented languages like C, Go
Observability & metrics: Experience with metrics systems (eg. Grafana, Prometheus) and building data pipelines
Data-driven mindset: You rely on data and analysis rather than intuition; you're comfortable with statistics and quantitative reasoning
Ownership mentality: Willingness to own and lead the entire effort—not just writing code, but defining architecture, establishing processes, and driving team direction
Proven crisis management: Track record of handling high-stakes incidents and making sound decisions under pressure
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
Preferred
Knowledge of Linux kernel technologies
Background in cloud infrastructure
Passion for site reliability engineering principles
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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