Senior Product Manager, Access Control Core Hardware and Fleet Management
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About the role
Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We've got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation , more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it. You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform's impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that's alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We're rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries. We're a Series E startup (valued at $4.5B as of February 2025) taking the physical security industry by storm. In a world that, unfortunately, seems to be getting more and more dangerous, we're building disruptive technology that keeps people and property safe in a privacy-sensitive way. We've quickly risen as the market leader in cloud video security and cloud access control, and the future here is looking extremely exciting. This role requires that you be on-site 5 days per week at our vibrant headquarters in San Mateo, CA, where collaboration and innovation thrive.
Responsibilities
- You will be a key player in unlocking $7+ billion in Total Addressable Market (TAM). The hardware lines you'll own and expand are essential foundations of this business!
- You'll own the full strategy, roadmap, and flawless execution for our core Access Control hardware portfolio, managing a complex fleet of devices from launch to scale, including:
- Our portfolio of Access Controllers, the foundation of any access control solution
- Our portfolio of wired Readers, pushing the boundaries on RFID and Bluetooth technology
- State-of-the-art accessories, including next-gen battery tech
- End-to-end responsibility for the fleet management software and strategies for management of these critical devices at scale
- Deeply immerse yourself in the needs of critical, high-growth segments (Federal, Healthcare, Manufacturing, K-12) to identify opportunities to deliver and capture unparalleled value
- Partner with Product Marketing and Sales to craft compelling GTM strategies and messaging that solidify our market leadership
- Serve as the passionate voice of our customers, guiding product strategy to sustain our explosive growth and maintain our #1 status
- What You Bring
- 4-8+ years of high-impact Product Management experience
- Direct experience managing physical hardware products, especially those involving electrical components, firmware, or IoT/connected devices
- An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field. You have the deep technical understanding needed to establish credibility with our engineers and sophisticated enterprise customers
- A mindset ready to dive into technical details, data, and technology to uncover the insights that propel high-stakes product decisions
- The ability to effectively bridge complex technical topics with business strategy, ensuring alignment across all functional teams
- Proven track record supporting enterprise sales cycles and engaging effectively with large, complex customers
- Ready to shape the future of physical security technology? Join Verkada's mission to protect people and property in a privacy-sensitive way. Let's build safer, smarter communities together.
- Employee Benefits
- 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:
- 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
- Commuter benefits
- Additional Information
- We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of
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