Verkada
Lead Embedded Linux Engineer - Intercom
$210K–$300K
San Mateo, CA United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Jun 30, 2026
- Location
- San Mateo, CA United States
San Mateo, California, United States - Experience
- 10+ years of Linux development experience as a Software Engineer.
- Education
- BS or a graduate degree in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering, or science.
- Visa sponsorship
- Sponsors and takes over sponsorship of employment visas; if an offer is made, the company will make every reasonable effort to obtain a visa.
About the job
Leads the technical architecture and Linux development of Verkada’s cloud-managed Intercom product line.
What you'll do
- Develop the technical vision and architecture for the product line.
- Drive product ideas through to completion, focusing on customer value and complete product experiences.
- Take technical ownership of major systems and collaborate with firmware, backend, and frontend engineers.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of experience working on Linux development as a Software Engineer.
- Proficient in C/C++.
- Familiar with Linux servers, device drivers, kernel patches, secure operating systems, and security-focused programming.
- Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week and travel internationally twice a year.
Nice to have
- Experience with embedded Linux, cameras, and audio systems; Bash scripting; Yocto; or Secure Boot.
- Familiarity with Go, Python, WebRTC, distributed systems, HTTP, and practical debugging techniques.
Pay
$210,000 — $300,000 USD (annual OTE; comprised of base compensation and commissions if applicable)
Tools
Linux, C/C++, Bash, Yocto, Secure Boot, Go, Python, WebRTC
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