What You'll Do
Design and implement camera software across the imaging stack (e.g., 3A algorithms, camera pipeline configuration, sensor drivers) primarily in C++ and C.
Build and scale internal tools for image system tuning and automated diagnostics to enable precise image quality optimization and proactive detection of system-level imaging anomalies.
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and computer vision teams to integrate and validate end-to-end system stability and image performance.
Collaborate with external vendors on IQ tuning and refine results to meet product performance targets
Analyze system metrics and imaging data to deliver data-driven features and continuous performance improvements .
What You Bring
BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
3+ years of software development experience, with a strong foundation in systems programming.
Proficiency in C++.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proven ability to learn quickly and work independently.
Excellent communication and documentation skills; comfortable collaborating across cross-functional teams.
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
Nice to Have
Working knowledge of optics, image sensors, ISP algorithms, and SDK integration for imaging components.
Deep understanding of digital camera systems, such as auto exposure, auto focus, auto white balance, WDR (Wide Dynamic Range), day/night transition and so on.
Ability to detect and triage imaging artifacts and system faults across the hardware-software boundary (e.g., sensor artifacts, mechanical malfunctions, or ISP stability).
Background in developing on-device software for IoT systems or embedded Linux environments.
Ability to evaluate image quality both objectively and subjectively, including noise, sharpness, color accuracy, and overall visual performance.
US 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
Fertility 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, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. 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)
Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).
Estimated Annual Pay Range
$130,000—$280,000 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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