Software Engineering Manager - Cameras Job at Verkada (San Mateo)

Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering, Video

As a leader in the Video Electrical Engineering team in R&D, you will manage and...

Location

United States , Scottsdale

Salary:

Not provided

Axon

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
At least 9 years of experience in electrical engineering
6+ years in a technical managerial leadership role
Strong Technical Competence: Broad understanding of embedded systems, schematic design, layout design and testing including: high-speed processors and data interfaces, power systems, batteries, wireless communication technologies
Capable of assessing electronics architectures and circuit designs to ensure alignment with project goals and technical standards
Leverage personal technical expertise to guide design processes, clarify expectations, and support the team in resolving complex technical challenges to achieve successful outcomes
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead teams through complex engineering projects while meeting deadlines and quality standards
Strong mentoring abilities to develop both junior and senior team members
Ability to foster a high-performance culture through clear expectations, accountability, and support
Demonstrated success in working across disciplines to deliver integrated hardware and software solutions

Job Responsibility

Lead and Manage: Oversee a team of Electrical Engineers working on innovative designs such as wirelessly connected body-worn cameras, in-car video systems, docking stations, and accessory devices
Strategize & Prioritize: Set team priorities, ensure alignment with organizational objectives, and manage resources to meet project milestones
Mentor & Develop: Provide technical guidance, coaching, and career development opportunities for team members to grow their capabilities
Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with cross-functional team leaders, including firmware, mechanical, and project management and program management, to ensure successful product delivery from concept through production
Oversee Execution: Ensure the quality, reliability, and compliance of electronics designs through active oversight of engineering activities
Foster Innovation: Encourage creative solutions to engineering challenges while maintaining focus on scalability, cost-efficiency, and manufacturability
Manage Risks: Identify potential technical and resource risks and proactively implement mitigation plans
Report Status: Regularly prepare and present project and team activity reports to management, ensuring transparency and alignment with project goals

What we offer

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Learning & Development programs
snacks in our offices

Fulltime

Senior Systems Software Engineer

As Senior Systems Software Engineer for Vision, you will design, develop, and op...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

137861.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong experience with Linux and C++ programming
Proven experience building large software applications in relevant domains
Proficiency in managing memory and hardware resources in C++ and/or Rust
Strong skills using C‑APIs to access low‑level system resources (e.g. V4L, POSIX, OpenGL, CUDA)
Deep understanding of OS primitives and experience applying them in real‑time systems
Demonstrated ability to optimize for low latency and high throughput on modern CPUs
Experience working with hardware accelerators through low‑level C‑APIs
Background in systems where latency is critical (such as robotics, real‑time control, gaming engines, or similar)

Job Responsibility

Create and implement novel techniques to minimize system latency and computational load
Utilize GPU acceleration for image processing and inference tasks, ensuring high performance and responsiveness in real‑time applications
Develop low‑latency vision systems by integrating cameras, sensors, and image‑processing algorithms to enhance robotic perception
Build and optimize real‑time streaming solutions, with efficient compression, decompression, and data transmission under limited compute resources
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to integrate vision systems into the overall robot architecture, contributing to teleoperation and autonomy stacks

Fulltime

Software Engineer – Desktop Applications

The ideal Software Engineer – Desktop Applications candidate is strong with C++ ...

Location

Salary:

70000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year

canfield scientific

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Math/Science/Computing or Engineering subject preferred
3+ years’ demonstrated experience in C/C++ programming
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, multithreading and STL
Knowledge of GUI toolkit like Qt

Job Responsibility

Product development - with research as necessary to deliver the desired results (including some support to researchers using our 3D/2D imaging systems and technology)
Create a user interface using Qt
Manage image and associated data collected in SQL and shared file storage
Develop internal tools to automate camera development, testing, and production in an array of products
MacOS application development

What we offer

paid days off
medical, dental, and vision insurance
may be eligible for a discretionary bonus
401(k) plan with employer match (currently set at 50%)

Fulltime

New

Software Engineering Manager - Cameras

Verkada is looking for a strong engineering manager to join and lead a growing t...

Location

United States , San Mateo

Salary:

200000.00 - 315000.00 USD / Year

Verkada

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years experience managing, leading, and inspiring a team of engineers
including hiring, retaining, and managing performance.
5+ years of work experience in a software engineering roles
Experience with both backend and frontend
Experience working in an agile team software development environment
Eye for design, product details, and polish
Working knowledge of at least one server-side framework and one database system
Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week

Job Responsibility

Be directly responsible for building and managing the user-facing applications in our camera product. It will include both frontend and backend engineers in your team
Be able to roll up your sleeves and actively write code or prototype new features
Inspire your team to create highly polished and delightful user experiences
Work closely with Product and Design to build and ship features and delight users and customers
Be accountable for driving project execution
Collaborate with other engineering leaders to define, communicate, and execute on goals, priorities and process

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Hardware Product Management Intern

As a Hardware Product Management Intern, you will work closely with our customer...

Location

United States , San Mateo

Salary:

47.00 - 58.00 USD / Hour

Skydio

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Masters/MBA student
Track record of success demonstrating high ownership and high agency in fast-paced work environments
Clear and effective communicator in both technical and story-telling contexts
Exceptional critical thinker who loves to learn and can process and leverage new information very rapidly
Team player willing to take on any task, big or small, to get the job done
Strong spatial and mechanical reasoning ability
Love to get out “in the field” in order to learn first-hand
Great sense for risk management and comfortable forming strong opinions with partial or incomplete information
Strong business acumen and can approach problems either from a top-down business perspective or a bottom-up technical perspective

Job Responsibility

Drive definition on portions of our existing and next-generation hardware products, including drones, controllers, cameras, and accessories, translating to impact on actual products shipped
Engage with customers, prospects, and internal stakeholders to understand core business problems to inform execution on projects
Draw upon direct customer experiences and ride-alongs as well as usage analytics to inform execution on projects
Develop, own, and publish product requirement documents for portions of Skydio’s vehicle hardware, controllers, cameras/sensors and embedded software
Partner with designers and engineering leaders spanning hardware, firmware, computer vision, AI, and machine learning to execute on self-contained projects that are expected to ship during the internship or shortly after
Capture, document, and distill feedback from customers and prospects to steer product development
Collaborate closely with sales and customer success to build and maintain close customer relationships and ensure success
Partner with product marketing to develop launch plans, product positioning and messaging to bring our products to market
Collaborate closely with our Go To Market Strategy team to forecast demand and price products

New

Systems Software Engineer - Fleet Management

We're looking for a strong systems software engineer to lead our camera fleet ma...

Location

United States , San Mateo

Salary:

240000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Verkada

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science (or similar degree)
5+ years experience of industry experience in distributed software engineering
Deep Linux expertise: Strong understanding of Linux internals—not just using it, but understanding how it works (process management, system-level debugging)
Systems programming skills: Proficiency in systems-oriented languages like C, Go
Observability & metrics: Experience with metrics systems (eg. Grafana, Prometheus) and building data pipelines
Data-driven mindset: You rely on data and analysis rather than intuition
you're comfortable with statistics and quantitative reasoning
Ownership mentality: Willingness to own and lead the entire effort—not just writing code, but defining architecture, establishing processes, and driving team direction
Proven crisis management: Track record of handling high-stakes incidents and making sound decisions under pressure
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week.

Job Responsibility

Architect for scale: Design systems that can handle the complexities of managing software across a large and growing camera fleet
Build observability infrastructure: Design and implement dashboards, metrics systems, and monitoring solutions using tools like Grafana
Lead safe release operations: Own the end-to-end process for releasing camera software, ensuring reliability and minimizing risk across the fleet
Develop analysis tools: Create data pipelines and analytical tools to measure release health, identify issues early, and drive data-informed decisions
Establish accountability: Define release procedures, hold teams accountable to standards, and ensure adherence to the Safe Release Procedure
Create automated safeguards: Develop alerts and automated tests that catch problems before they impact customers
Respond to critical incidents: Be comfortable making decisions under pressure during high-stakes situations

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Visual Effects Supervisor

Complex seeks a Visual Effects Supervisor to lead and revolutionize VFX producti...

Location

United States , New York City

Salary:

120000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Year

Complex NTWRK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 7-10+ years of progressive, hands-on experience as a Visual Effects Supervisor in high-volume, fast-paced production environments such as broadcast media, streaming content creation, feature film, or AAA game development
Expert-level, hands-on proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) including designing, building, lighting, and optimizing complex virtual sets for virtual production
Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine's Blueprint visual scripting system
Strong understanding of Unreal Engine's lighting systems, shading techniques, material creation workflows, and rendering pipelines
Practical experience with Unreal Engine's Composure and Sequencer tools
Working knowledge of integrating professional camera tracking systems and managing genlock/timecode synchronization
Extensive practical experience across all stages of the virtual production lifecycle
Demonstrable expertise in motion capture technologies and managing the full motion capture pipeline
Strong proficiency in Blender for 3D tasks including modeling, sculpting, UV mapping, texturing, character rigging, keyframe animation, and VFX elements
Comprehensive understanding and application of the 12 Principles of Animation

Job Responsibility

Lead and oversee all facets of visual effects production from concept development to final delivery
Collaborate with VP of Production, directors, creative leads, and production teams to define VFX requirements and develop visual strategies
Spearhead the design, development, and construction of dynamic virtual sets and environments within Unreal Engine
Develop, implement, and manage robust virtual production pipelines
Oversee and direct all motion capture sessions
Manage the end-to-end motion capture pipeline
Utilize Blender for 3D modeling, texturing, character rigging, animation, and VFX shot production
Establish, maintain, and refine efficient animation pipelines
Champion, supervise, and participate in the practical application of AI tools across the VFX workflow
Implement AI-driven solutions for concept art generation, pre-visualization, automated rotoscoping, and workflow automation

What we offer

Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits FSA
Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Paid Parental leave
401k with 4% match
Pet Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Vacation time and sick days

Fulltime

Camera Reliability Engineer

As a Senior Camera Systems Reliability Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in...

Location

United States , San Mateo

Salary:

168000.00 - 230000.00 USD / Year

Skydio

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 4 years developing a comprehensive understanding of design and process challenges involved in developing and validating highly reliable miniaturized camera modules and other optical systems
Proven ability to perform DOE and reliability statistical analysis including regression analysis, distribution analysis, survival analysis, etc.
Demonstrated failure analysis, root cause investigation, and problem-solving skills within optical, mechanical, electrical, and software domains
Familiarity with metrology tools and quantitative measurement methodology, including measurement system analysis (e.g. Gage R&R)
Prior experience of working with subcontract manufacturing partners and remotely driving test execution, FA and process improvement efforts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Participate in design reviews, facilitate FMEAs, and provide key 'Design for Reliability' inputs
Work closely with the System Reliability team to understand and convert system requirements into module level requirements documents for next gen cameras and sensors
Manage reliability test and qualification at module vendors by ensuring that test plans are followed, schedule is met, and lessons learned are applied to iterative builds
Dive into hands-on testing and failure analysis where needed to accelerate learnings and drive rapid issue resolution
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, optical, process, and software engineering teams to perform failure analysis, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions

What we offer

Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles
Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan

Fulltime

Software Engineering Manager - Cameras

Verkada

Location:
United States , San Mateo

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

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