We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our HQ in San Mateo, CA.
What You'll Do
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve the embedded software for our fleet of devices
Effectively manage priorities, deadlines, and deliverables on all projects.
Work cross-functionally with the hardware team to develop features in C, C++, and Go to build the embedded software and firmware that goes onto the devices we ship to our customers
Design, develop and verify embedded software, firmware and drivers for our systems
Work with product management and cross functional teams to build and ship features that delight users and customers.
Experiment/test with new development boards
Make regular contributions to existing code base to push new features OTA on a frequent basis
Collaborate with senior engineers to define new specs for future products
What You Bring
Ability to work at Verkada HQ during Summer 2027
Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or similar technical field of study and graduating by June 2028
Internship experience developing and launching products
Work experience with Embedded Linux, C, USB, I2C, and Yocto
Familiar with Linux servers, Linux device drivers, Linux kernel patches, secure operating systems and security focused programming
Comfortable working in an agile team software development environment
US Intern Benefits
At Verkada, we believe that internships should be as rewarding, supportive, and fun as they are impactful! That’s why we’re committed to providing a world-class experience that supports both your personal well-being and professional growth. Here are just a few of the perks and benefits you can expect as a Verkada Software Engineering intern:
Monthly housing stipend in addition to a competitive hourly wage
Wellness/fitness benefits
Commuter benefits
Daily lunch catered onsite, complimentary barista-made drinks, and fully stocked snacks to keep you fueled
Intern-exclusive events and mixers, including opportunities to connect with other interns across different teams
Cross-functional collaboration opportunities, giving you real exposure to how teams work together at Verkada
Lunch & Learns with company executives — hear directly from leaders and gain insight into building a successful career
And more! From team-building activities to mentorship opportunities, we’re here to support your growth every step of the way
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.
Pay Disclosure
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, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate’s skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base pay may be above or below this range. Base pay is also just one component of Verkada’s total rewards package. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Estimated Hourly Pay Range
$55—$65 USD
Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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