Hardware Engineering Program Manager

Who We Are Verkada 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 Role As an Engineering Program Manager on our Hardware team, you will lead the development and execution of cutting-edge new hardware programs. You’ll steer our cross-functional efforts from prototype to production and guide the bring-up of new products on new factory lines. You’ll thrive at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, operations, and product management. This is a full-time, in-person role based in our San Mateo, CA office. What You'll Do Lead end-to-end product development efforts; steer new programs from requirements definition through to validation, certification, ramp-up, and sustaining Work closely with EE, ME, FW, and ID team members to craft and track program schedules and coordinate all deliverables Leverage your engineering foundation to de-risk development and clear hurdles related to testing, line bring-up, SOPs, factory flow, yield, and more Lead a wide variety of weekly meetings including vendor calls, internal team updates, and presentations with key leadership team members Own the build plan and unit allocation leading up to product launches Coordinate with Engineering, Product Managers, and Supply Chain team members to define and execute the launch plan Serve as the key point of contact for an international network of manufacturing partners Drive vendors towards aggressive schedules and ambitious objectives Guide compliance efforts, sustaining work, and post-launch failure analysis efforts What You Bring B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields Strong technical knowledge of electrical design, validation and manufacturing; SMT exposure is a plus 3+ years of experience in developing and manufacturing new electronics products Must have completed at least one full hardware development cycle through product launch; FATP exposure is a major plus 3+ years of experience working with an overseas hardware supply chain Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication; fluency in Mandarin is a plus Flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced startup environment Ability to travel internationally up to 20% Employee Benefits 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 be