Senior Android Engineer - Alarms (San Mateo)

Who We AreVerkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it.You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries. About the TeamThe Alarms team builds systems that detect, verify, and respond to real-world security threats using sensors, cameras, and AI. You’ll work on products that are critical during high-stakes moments and directly impact customer safety.We operate as a small, fast-moving team with significant ownership, collaborating across mobile, backend, and firmware.About the RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Android Engineer to help build and maintain the mobile experience for our Alarms product.This role is focused on developing high-quality mobile applications used for real-time monitoring, alerts, and incident response.You will also work on device-facing experiences, including building native Linux-based UIs for embedded products.What You'll DoBuild and maintain features across Android And iOS mobile applications for the Alarms productDevelop real-time user experiences for alerts, video, and system statusCollaborate closely with product, design, backend, and firmware teamsWrite clean, maintainable, and performant code across mobile platformsHelp shape architecture and technical direction for mobile developmentContribute to embedded / Linux UI development for hardware productsWhat You Bring6+ years of software Android development experienceStrong understanding of mobile UI/UX patterns and performance considerationsExperience working with APIs and asynchronous systemsProduct mindset with attention to usability and reliabilityNice to HaveExperience building embedded Linux UIs, such as for infotainment systems or other device interfaces (e.g., Qt or similar frameworks)Exposure to hardware-integrated products or IoT systemsCulture and ValuesSelf-motivated problem solver: At Verkada, you will tackle large, complex problems with no clear answers. Teach and learn: You will learn new technologies while being entrusted with the technical ownership of major systems, and we hope to learn something from you in turn. Growth mindset: As a fast-growing startup, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth, and we want you to grow with us!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 plansNationwide medical, vision and dental coverageHealth Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving optionsExpanded mental health supportPaid parental leave policy & fertility benefitsTime off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick timeProfessional development stipendFertility StipendWellness/fitness benefitsHealthy lunches provided dailyCommuter benefitsAdditional 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.Annual Pay RangeAt 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).Estimated Annual Pay Range$150,000—$280,000 USDVerkada Is An Equal Opportunity EmployerAs 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.Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.