Solutions Engineer

Overview

Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada's six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms — provide building security through an integrated, cloud-based software platform. Verkada serves over 33,500 organizations across 93 countries and plans to scale deployments globally. Founded in 2016 with substantial funding, Verkada employs 2,200+ full-time staff across 15 offices.

Verkada is seeking Solutions Engineers to own and enhance the customer experience from proof-of-concept to final decision. This technical role provides pre-sales engineering support to the sales team, advises customers/partners, and designs technical solutions. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can learn quickly, joining a team of motivated SEs delivering impactful results using cutting-edge technology.

• Be the trusted technical advisor to key customer stakeholders: CTOs, CISOs, IT executives, security engineers, network engineers, and heads of physical security.
• Understand and navigate customer requirements using your technical expertise.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to assess and qualify opportunities and contribute to the design of effective technical solutions.
• Lead product demonstrations and deliver engaging presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Act as Verkada’s technical Subject Matter Expert, collaborating with Product, Support, Marketing, Enablement, and other departments.

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

Verkada is committed to a workplace environment that prioritizes employee health and wellbeing through comprehensive benefits. Programs include:

• Healthcare programs with premiums fully covered for the employee under at least one plan and substantial coverage for family members under all plans.
• Nationwide medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Mental health support, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, and related family-friendly benefits.
• Paid holidays, flexible PTO, personal sick time, and wellness/fitness benefits.
• Healthy lunches provided daily.

• You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas for this role at this time.

At Verkada, compensation is determined by location, skills, and experience. The annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for this position is $105,000 - $150,000 USD, comprising base salary and potential commissions or RSUs where applicable.

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada provides employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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