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.
We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead our Video Platform team. This is a critical, high-impact role responsible for the foundational services that power Verkada’s entire video ecosystem. You will own the core infrastructure that ensures the reliable storage, encryption, and low-latency streaming of video from millions of cameras to users around the world.
You will be the product leader for the teams that build and maintain our entire video pipeline—from the camera’s onboard storage and cloud backup systems to the global streaming infrastructure and the software for our Viewing Station products. Your work will be the stable, scalable, and secure platform upon which all other camera features are built, directly impacting every Verkada customer.
What You'll Do- Own the Core Platform: Drive the product roadmap for foundational camera services, including camera configuration, bulk management, fleet health monitoring, and the first-time setup experience
- Lead Video Streaming & Playback: Define the future of our video delivery systems. You will be responsible for the end-to-end streaming experience, including live viewing, historical playback, video and audio quality, and our RTSP and API-based streaming solutions
- Drive Storage & Data Integrity: Manage the product strategy for our hybrid-cloud storage architecture, ensuring video is reliably stored on-camera and in the cloud. You will own features related to retention, cloud backup, and storage fleet management
- Champion Enterprise-Grade Security: Lead our data protection initiatives, including our advanced Enterprise Controlled Encryption (E2EE) solution, giving customers exclusive control over their data
- Deliver at Global Scale: Partner with engineering to scale our infrastructure, spin up new data residency locations, and build enterprise-grade tools like our Bandwidth Manager
- Collaborate Across the Business: Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales leadership to define your strategy and deliver features that delight customers and drive growth in key regions like Americas, EU and JAPAC
- 5+ years of product management experience, preferably on a technical, platform, or infrastructure-focused product
- A deep sense of customer empathy and a passion for building products that solve real-world problems for enterprise customers
- Technical acumen and the ability to engage in-depth with engineering teams on topics like cloud architecture, streaming protocols, and data encryption
- A proven track record of shipping complex, high-impact products in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate a clear and compelling product vision to technical and non-technical audiences
- A "get it done" attitude, with a willingness to lead strategic initiatives like pricing analysis or new feature scoping from start to finish
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is a plus
- Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week.
At Verkada, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that redefine physical security. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to create safer, smarter environments for organizations worldwide.
US Employee BenefitsVerkada 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.
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).
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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