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Embedded Software Engineer - Access Control

Verkada
Location
San Mateo, CA United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Access Control
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS or a graduate degree in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering, or science
  • 3+ years of experience working on Linux development as a Software Engineer
  • Proficient in C/C++
  • Familiar with Linux servers, Linux device drivers, Linux kernel patches, secure operating systems and security focused programming
  • Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
Nice to have
  • Preferred experience working with embedded Linux
  • Bash scripting experience
  • Experience with Yocto
  • Familiarity with Secure Boot
  • Familiarity with Go and Python
What the job really is

As an Embedded Software Engineer at Verkada, you will be part of a small, dynamic team focused on developing cloud-managed access control systems. Your role involves taking product ideas from concept to completion, solving complex problems, and collaborating with firmware, backend, and frontend engineers. You will also have opportunities for personal growth and technical ownership of major systems.

Benefits
  • Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet personal health and financial well-being needs
  • Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Expanded mental health support
  • Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
  • Paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technology stack beyond Linux and C/C++
  • Onsite work requirement may limit remote work flexibility
  • Annual pay range is broad, indicating variability based on experience and negotiation
Job score3.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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