Senior Product Manager, Access Control Core Hardware and Fleet Management

We're a Series E startup (valued at $4.5B as of February 2025) taking the physical security industry by storm. In a world that, unfortunately, seems to be getting more and more dangerous, we're building disruptive technology that keeps people and property safe in a privacy-sensitive way. We've quickly risen as the market leader in cloud video security and cloud access control, and the future here is looking extremely exciting.

This role requires that you be on-site 5 days per week at our vibrant headquarters in San Mateo, CA, where collaboration and innovation thrive.

• You will be a key player in unlocking $7+ billion in Total Addressable Market (TAM). The hardware lines you’ll own and expand are essential foundations of this business!
• You’ll own the full strategy, roadmap, and flawless execution for our core Access Control hardware portfolio, managing a complex fleet of devices from launch to scale, including:
  • Our portfolio of Access Controllers, the foundation of any access control solution
  • Our portfolio of wired Readers, pushing the boundaries on RFID and Bluetooth technology
  • State-of-the-art accessories, including next-gen battery tech
  • End-to-end responsibility for the fleet management software and strategies for management of these critical devices at scale
• Deeply immerse yourself in the needs of critical, high-growth segments (Federal, Healthcare, Manufacturing, K-12) to identify opportunities to deliver and capture unparalleled value
• Partner with Product Marketing and Sales to craft compelling GTM strategies and messaging that solidify our market leadership
• Serve as the passionate voice of our customers, guiding product strategy to sustain our explosive growth and maintain our #1 status

• 4-8+ years of high-impact Product Management experience
• Direct experience managing physical hardware products, especially those involving electrical components, firmware, or IoT/connected devices
• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field. You have the deep technical understanding needed to establish credibility with our engineers and sophisticated enterprise customers
• A mindset ready to dive into technical details, data, and technology to uncover the insights that propel high-stakes product decisions
• The ability to effectively bridge complex technical topics with business strategy, ensuring alignment across all functional teams
• Proven track record supporting enterprise sales cycles and engaging effectively with large, complex customers

Ready to shape the future of physical security technology? Join Verkada's mission to protect people and property in a privacy-sensitive way. Let's build safer, smarter communities together.

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

• 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.