Who We Are

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. 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.

About The Role

Verkada is seeking a Senior Technical Support Engineer to join our elite team of engineers serving our growing base of enterprise customers. This high-impact role centers on owning and resolving challenging issues across the entire suite of Verkada products, acting as the team's go-to person for difficult problems, and providing crucial support.

Responsibilities

will involve diving deep into intricate customer environments, troubleshooting complex systems, and educating customers and partners on installation and configuration best practices. You will collaborate closely with the Engineering and Product teams to identify and resolve bugs, providing essential feedback to drive product improvement. You will help develop the team by working with other engineers on tough problems, effective communication strategies, and mastery of the Verkada portfolio.

We are explicitly looking for a candidate interested in leveraging this role to grow into a team leadership position over time. 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.

What You'Ll Do

Full-stack troubleshooting of the entire Verkada platform including network, hardware, software, and electrical issues Provide best practice design, installation, and configuration expertise to enterprise customers Communicate technical matters to customer and partners, both orally and in writing Own customer issues and escalations from creation to resolution, and assist teammates in doing so too Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to test new products and identify bugs Build tools and processes that will scale with our growing team What You Bring 2+ years of professional experience in a Technical Support Engineering or related technical role Strong understanding of network fundamentals: HTTP/HTTPS, TLS, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, NAT, DHCP, 802.11, firewalls, Ethernet/Cabling, PoE, and software systems Bachelor's or Master's degree in related technical discipline: Networking, Telecommunications, Systems Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Cybersecurity from an accredited university Interest in developing a people management career Ability to communicate complex technical matters both orally and in writing Excellent customer service skills Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment, and work well within a team environment Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail Experience with electrical devices, Linux, APIs, Python, or other coding languages Industry certifications are a plus: CCNP, CCNA, CCENT, CCDA, CWNP, CWNA, MCSE, CEH, Network+, Security+, A+ Employee

Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing o