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# Lead Embedded Linux Engineer - Intercom at Verkada

Department: Intercoms

Compensation

$210,000 – $300,000/yr

**Location**
: San Mateo, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Jun 30, 2026

## Description

Verkada is hiring a Linux Software Engineer to help build its cloud-managed Intercom product line. The role involves setting technical architecture, developing complex systems, and owning major software systems while collaborating with firmware, backend, and frontend engineers. Candidates need a relevant graduate degree, at least 10 years of Linux software-engineering experience, strong C/C++ skills, and familiarity with embedded Linux, device drivers, secure systems, distributed systems, and related technologies. The position requires onsite work five days per week and international travel twice annually, with visa sponsorship and an annual on-target earnings range of $210,000 to $300,000 USD.

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