Hardware Engineering Program Specialist

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. As a Hardware Engineering Program Specialist, you'll help drive the development of Verkada's next generation of hardware products. Working alongside experienced Engineering Program Managers and cross-functional engineering teams, you'll support programs from early development through product launch while building the technical and operational skills needed to grow into a Program Manager role. This position is designed for early-career engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across teams, and bringing products from concept to production. Whether you've recently graduated or have a few years of relevant experience, you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while learning from experienced leaders across engineering, manufacturing, and operations. This is a full-time, in-person role based in our San Mateo, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of new hardware development programs from prototype through production.
• Partner with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to keep projects on track.
• Track schedules, milestones, risks, and action items across multiple hardware programs.
• Coordinate engineering builds, prototype logistics, and validation activities.
• Assist with product bring-up, manufacturing readiness, and new product introductions.
• Help identify risks, remove blockers, and communicate project updates to stakeholders.
• Prepare project status updates and presentations for engineering leadership.
• Work with domestic and international manufacturing partners throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Travel internationally up to 20% to support new product introductions and manufacturing activities.
• What You Bring
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Physics
• 0-2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, research, or full-time experience are all considered).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects through internships, research, student organizations, athletics, or other leadership experiences.
• Passion for consumer electronics, hardware development, and manufacturing.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%.
• 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
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Information
• We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.
• Annual Pay Range
• At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, inc

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