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Staff Software Engineer - Command Connector

Verkada · San Mateo, CA United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Verkada's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Verkada's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Verkada
high
244 stale, 5 reposted of 304 open
Hiring momentum
398 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Verkada's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Verkada.

About this role

As a Senior Software Engineer at Verkada, you will focus on developing the next generation command connector product that enhances legacy cameras into cloud-native, AI-searchable nodes. Your responsibilities will include debugging GPU driver issues, managing video streams, and working with various system-level components such as boot security and RAID management. This role requires a deep understanding of Linux systems and low-level programming.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Verkada as an employer.

What you need

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or similar degree
  • 5+ years of experience in software development for Linux in System Programming Languages (C, C++, Rust, Go, etc)
  • Experience in embedded development or low-level system software development
  • Good knowledge of operating systems and computer architecture
  • Good communication and documentation skills
  • Willingness to work onsite five days per week

What you get

  • Healthcare programs with 100% premium coverage for employees under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums
  • Nationwide medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
  • Expanded mental health support
  • Paid parental leave policy and fertility benefits

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Linux and system programming languages
  • Onsite work requirement may limit remote work flexibility
  • High pay range may indicate high expectations or pressure to perform

Summarised from Verkada's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Verkada on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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