Posted:
2/16/2026, 7:01:23 PM
Location(s):
California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Software Engineering
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Pay:
$100/hr or $208,000 total comp
Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.
Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100 companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.
We are actively looking for a talented software engineer to join the Infrastructure team with a focus on improving Engineering Productivity, specifically our Bazel and C++ infrastructure. Example projects include optimizing Bazel, extending and onboarding services to Bazel, improving C++ support through Bazel and our entire infrastructure. This will have a cross-company impact allowing engineers to quickly iterate locally on microservices and firmware.
We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires you to be onsite at our HQ in San Mateo, CA (with flexibility to work from home).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position
Build Systems & Tooling:
- Strong experience with C/C++ build systems (Make, CMake, Meson, or similar)
- Deep understanding of C/C++ compilation, linking, and dependency management
- Experience with build system migration and modernization
Bazel Expertise:
- Proven experience with Bazel in large-scale monorepo environments
- Proficiency in authoring and maintaining custom Bazel rules
- Experience designing and implementing Bazel toolchains for C/C++ builds
- Knowledge of Bazel remote execution and caching strategies
Nice to Have:
- Experience with bzlmod (Bazel's modern dependency management)
- Familiarity with cross-platform C/C++ builds (Linux, macOS, Windows)
- Background in build system performance optimization and incremental compilation
- Background in firmware development and deployment
Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
Pay Disclosure
At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate’s skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base pay may be above or below this range. Base pay is also just one component of Verkada’s total rewards package. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Annual Pay Range
At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)
Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).
As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Website: https://www.verkada.com/
Headquarter Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 2016
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Series D
Industries: Cloud Security ⋅ Enterprise Software ⋅ Internet of Things ⋅ Network Security ⋅ Smart Building