Who We Are
Verkada is a leader in cloud-based B2B physical security. Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms — integrated with a single cloud-based software platform.
Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.
Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices across three continents, 2,100+ full-time employees and 30,000+ customers across 70+ countries.
The Opportunity
Verkada is scaling at an incredible pace, with a rapidly expanding portfolio of hardware devices. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Product Manager to take full ownership of our core hardware product lines, including all cameras and accessories.
This is a critical, high-visibility role. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of our hardware products, from initial scoping and requirements to launch and end-of-sale. Your leadership will be crucial in driving our hardware strategy forward, managing a complex and exciting roadmap of next-generation devices, including new camera form factors, accessories, and groundbreaking technologies.
This new position is critical to scaling our product organization, placing you at the helm of our core hardware business and giving you a unique opportunity to shape the future of Verkada's physical products.
What You'll Do
- Full Lifecycle Ownership: Own the entire product lifecycle for all camera hardware and accessories, from concept and scoping through development, launch, and end-of-sale (EOS) planning
- Product Strategy & Roadmap: Define and drive the product roadmap for a wide range of devices. Author Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) that articulate a clear vision and strategy
- Commercial Management: Develop and manage all commercial aspects of the hardware portfolio. This includes creating SKU naming schemes, conducting competitive pricing analysis, setting prices, and maintaining our portfolio of SKUs
- Cross-Functional Program Leadership: Serve as the program manager for all hardware initiatives. Schedule and run weekly cross-team meetings with Hardware, Firmware, Software, PMM, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment and successful execution
- Go-to-Market Excellence: Partner with Product Marketing (PMM) to lead successful product launches. You will review all launch materials, create training presentations for Sales and Sales Engineers, present at key launch events like VerkadaOne, and plan all necessary support documentation
- Post-Launch Health & Escalations: Manage the health and success of products in the field. This includes leading beta testing programs, analyzing hardware RMA metrics, driving warranty improvement programs (e.g., Dome Replacement Program), and acting as the primary point of contact for hardware-related escalations
- Strategic Deal Support & Solutioning: Act as the go-to expert for unlocking strategic deals with unique hardware requirements. You will work directly with customers and engineering teams to solve new configurations and overcome operational challenges
Who You Are
- 5+ years of product management experience, with a significant portion focused on hardware products
- Proven track record of managing complex hardware products from concept to mass production and end-of-sale
- Strong commercial acumen with direct experience in pricing, SKU management, and competitive analysis
- Excellent cross-functional leadership and program management skills. You are comfortable driving accountability and clarity across multiple engineering and business teams
- Ability to dive deep into technical details with engineering while also communicating a clear strategic vision to executive leadership
- A customer-centric mindset with a passion for solving complex problems, managing escalations, and ensuring product success throughout its entire lifecycle
- Experience in enterprise security, networking, IoT, or a related field is a strong plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees are a plus
US Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all employees and their families. 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 most plans and 80% for family premiums
- Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
- Health Saving Account (HSA) 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
- Wellness/fitness benefits
- Healthy lunches and snacks provided daily
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).
Estimated Annual Pay Range
$172,500—$215,000 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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