Solutions Engineer

Who We Are

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI‑powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100 companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full‑time employees.

Verkada is seeking Solutions Engineers to own and enhance the customer experience, from the proof‑of‑concept to the final decision. This technical individual will provide pre‑sales engineering support to our sales team, be a trusted advisor to our customers/partners, and play a critical role in designing technical solutions. We are looking for individuals who can match our fast paced environment and learn quickly!

You will join a team of highly motivated SEs delivering impactful results for the company using the latest cutting edge technology.

• Be the trusted technical advisor to key customer stakeholders: CTOs, CISOs, IT Executives, Security Engineers, Network Engineers, Head of Physical Security, etc.
• Utilize your technical expertise to understand and navigate customer requirements.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to assess and qualify customer opportunities, and contribute to the design of effective technical solutions.
• Lead product demonstrations and deliver engaging presentations tailored to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Act as the Verkada technical Subject Matter Expert, collaborating closely with other departments such as Product, Support, Marketing, and Enablement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information and Computer Technology, Cybersecurity, Networking, IT Security, Computer Engineering or related degree from an accredited university.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of TCP/IP, TLS, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VLANs and L2 devices.
• Exhibit outstanding written and verbal communication skills, along with effective presentation abilities.
• Excellent account management, follow‑through, and attention to detail.
• Entrepreneurial and positive attitude with a strong desire to learn.
• Experience working with IT infrastructure, Linux operating systems, APIs, Python, and other coding languages preferred.
• Industry certifications are a plus:
  Network +, Security+, CCNA, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.
• This role requires that you be on‑site 5 days a week, with occasional travel.

• 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.

• You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.

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…