Hardware Engineering Program Specialist

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.

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.

About the Role

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.
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