Hardware Engineer (Fall Co-op)

at Verkada

Location

San Mateo, CA United States

Compensation

$94k USD

Type

intern

Posted

3/20/2024

Market range · function + seniority

$187k—$225k—$272k

p25 · target · p75 · n=800

Posted $94k · well below market

Posting health

Aging · 65

·Open 783 days

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Job description

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.

About the Role

As a Hardware Engineering Intern at Verkada, you’ll contribute to the design and development of new cameras, access control systems, sensors, and other enterprise IoT products. Verkada’s Hardware Engineers own all aspects of the electrical design from prototype through to mass production. You’ll make a big impact — your designs will be a part of future products that Verkada ships. This is a full-time internship, in-person role based in our San Mateo, CA office.

What You'll Do

Partner with experienced engineers to design, debug, and validate our hardware products.
Design and execute experiments to test new circuit concepts.
Schematic capture and layout for systems and/or test boards.
Learn to work with our manufacturing partners to drive ongoing improvements to efficiency.

What You'll Bring

Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
Available for a Fall 2026 Co-Op, preferably for an extended term (4-8 months).
Experience with electronic test equipment, schematic design, and board level validation.
Strong communication skills and desire to be hands-on.
Startup Mindset: As a fast-growing startup, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth, and we want you to grow with us!

US Intern Employee Benefits

At Verkada, we’re committed to supporting the health, well-being, and personal growth of our interns. Our comprehensive benefits and perks are designed to promote a balanced and rewarding internship experience. Highlights include:

After 90 days of active employment, interns are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of employee premiums under at least one medical plan and 80% of dependent premiums
Time off to rest and recharge through personal sick time and volunteer time off to support causes you care about
Healthy lunches, snacks, and coffee provided daily

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

$45—$45 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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