Verkada · 10 hours ago
Embedded Linux Software Engineer
San Mateo, CA United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$150K/yr - $300K/yr
3+ years expVerkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. The Embedded Linux Software Engineer will focus on embedded Linux development, playing a key role in launching a new product line and ensuring its technical direction.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Linux System Bring-up: Deep-diving into the Linux environment, including the Linux kernel, device trees, and userspace applications, with a strong emphasis on the Yocto Project
Product Launch and Development: Acting as a core contributor, you will take ownership of tasks across the stack to ensure the product line's success
Collaboration: Working closely with hardware engineers, other software engineers, and product managers throughout the development lifecycle
Team Growth: Helping to scale the team in terms of features, personnel, and customer base, participating in the next chapter of our fast-growing company's story
Qualification
Required
A BS or graduate degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science)
3+ years of professional experience as a software engineer focused on Linux development
Expertise in C and bash
Strong technical mastery of the Linux operating system
Proven experience bringing up at least one embedded Linux device
Proficiency with both the Yocto Project and Linux device trees
Experience writing and debugging Linux kernel modules
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (80)
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2021 (19)
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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
Recent News
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2026-02-04
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