Verkada
Senior Embedded Linux Engineer
$200K–$300K
San Mateo, CA United States +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted May 29, 2026
- Location
- San Mateo, CA United States
San Mateo, California, United States - Experience
- 7+ years of experience working on Linux development as a Software Engineer.
- Education
- BS or a graduate degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or science.
- Visa sponsorship
- Verkada sponsors and takes over sponsorship of employment visas for this role; if it makes an offer, it will make every reasonable effort to get the candidate a visa.
About the job
Develop Linux software for Verkada’s cloud-managed Intercom product, taking ownership of major systems and helping deliver customer-ready products.
What you'll do
- Develop and own technical systems for the Intercom product alongside firmware, backend, and frontend engineers.
- Drive product ideas from early concept through completion.
- Solve complex problems and deliver customer-focused product experiences.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of experience working on Linux development as a Software Engineer.
- Proficient in C/C++.
- Expertise with Yocto and Bash.
- Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week and travel internationally 2x a year.
Nice to have
- Preferred experience working with embedded Linux, cameras, and audio systems.
- Familiarity with RTOS, Secure Boot, Go, and WebRTC.
Pay
$200,000 — $300,000 USD (annual OTE; comprised of base compensation and commissions if applicable)
Tools
Linux, C/C++, Yocto, Bash, RTOS, Secure Boot, Go, WebRTC
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative