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Verkada

San Mateo, CA

Verkada Inc. is an enterprise building security startup that was founded in 2016. In 2021, it was the target of a data breach that accessed security camera footage and private data.

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Cloud-managed physical security for the enterprise — 1,200+ employees and growing.

Why join Verkada now

  • 312 open roles — one of the largest hiring pushes in enterprise hardware-software
  • $200M Series E closed February 2025
  • ~1,225 employees — one of the larger late-stage startups
  • Founded 2016 — cloud-managed physical security pioneer
  • Customers include Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, schools, and government

Currently hiring

Hardware and embedded systems engineersCloud infrastructure and backend engineersComputer vision and ML engineersEnterprise sales (one of the largest hiring areas)Customer success and solutions engineersIT and field operations

312 open roles as of June 2026 — the largest number of any hardware-software company on Employbl. Hiring spans hardware, software, and sales simultaneously.

Common misconception

Q: What does Verkada actually sell? A: Enterprise building security: IP cameras, access control (door readers, intercoms), environmental sensors (air quality, occupancy), and alarms — all managed from a single cloud dashboard. The hardware ships ready to deploy; the software handles everything from video storage to access permissions. Q: How is Verkada different from legacy security companies like Honeywell or Bosch? A: Legacy systems require on-premise servers, complex installation, and separate software for each product. Verkada ships cloud-native hardware that deploys in minutes and is managed entirely from a browser. This makes it dramatically easier for IT teams to manage security across many locations. Q: Who are Verkada's customers? A: Enterprise companies, hospitals, school districts, government agencies, and any organization with multiple physical locations that needs unified security management. The customer base spans virtually every industry that has physical facilities. Q: What roles are open? A: 312 open roles across hardware engineering, software engineering, sales, customer success, IT, and operations. Verkada is one of the few companies that needs both deep hardware and software talent simultaneously. Q: What is the culture like? A: High-performance and sales-driven culture with a strong engineering foundation. Verkada has grown very fast and the culture reflects that pace. The company is known for high standards and competitive compensation.

Tech stack

PythonC / C++ (embedded firmware)TypeScript / ReactAWSComputer vision (camera AI features)Proprietary hardware platformEdge computing on camera hardware

Customers

Fortune 500 companiesHospitals and healthcare systemsSchool districts and universitiesGovernment agenciesEnterprise retail and commercial real estate

Funding

$200M Series E closed February 2025, bringing total funding to over $460M. The round funds expansion of the hardware product line, cloud platform development, and aggressive enterprise sales hiring. Verkada is targeting Fortune 500 enterprise accounts and government contracts as the next major growth vector.

Backed by

Sequoia CapitalFelicis VenturesNext47Meritech Capital

Perks

Competitive salary and pre-IPO equityComprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceSan Mateo HQ (near Caltrain)401k with matchingFree catered lunches and snacksGenerous PTOParental leaveProfessional development budget

Culture

High-performance culture with a strong sales DNA and serious engineering discipline. Verkada has built one of the most ambitious hardware-software companies of the decade — combining physical devices, embedded firmware, computer vision, and cloud software into a unified product. The culture rewards high output and clear results. Employees tend to cite the pace of growth and the tangible real-world impact of the product as what makes Verkada unique.

Company Details

Founded

2016

Employees

Between 1,000 - 2,000 employees

Raised

$644,300,032

Headquarters Location

San Mateo, CA

Public

No

Acquired

No

CEO

Filip KaliszanFilip Kaliszan

Founders

Hans Robertson
Hans Robertson
Filip Kaliszan
Filip Kaliszan
Benjamin Bercovitz
Benjamin Bercovitz
James Ren
James Ren

Current Job Listings

Listing 0 of 312 job openings

    Verkada Headquarters Location

    406 E. 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94401

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    Verkada Funding Rounds

    • Series E

      $200,000,000

    • Series E

      $200,000,000

      Series E Investors

      General Catalyst
      Eclipse Ventures
      Felicis
    • Series D

      $100,000,000

    • Series D

      $100,000,000

      Series D Investors

      Alkeon Capital Management
      Lightspeed Venture Partners
    • Series D

      $205,000,000

    • Series D

      $205,000,000

      Series D Investors

      Linse Capital
      Next47
      MSD Partners
      First Round Capital
      Felicis
      Sequoia Capital
      Meritech Capital Partners
      Quiet Capital
      Friends & Family Capital
      Section Partners
    • Series C

      $80,000,000

    • Series C

      $80,000,000

      Series C Investors

      Felicis
      Meritech Capital Partners
      Sequoia Capital
      Next47
      Nick Candito
      Fifth Down Capital
      Friends & Family Capital
    • Series B

      $40,000,000

    • Series B

      $40,000,000

      Series B Investors

      Meritech Capital Partners
      Sequoia Capital
      Next47
      First Round Capital
      Silver Lake Waterman
      Friends & Family Capital
    • Series A

      $15,000,000

    • Series A

      $15,000,000

      Series A Investors

      Next47
      First Round Capital
      Hans Robertson
      Hector Garcia-Molina
      Friends & Family Capital
    • Seed

      $3,900,000

    • Seed

      $3,900,000

      Seed Investors

      First Round Capital
      Hector Garcia-Molina
      Idan Koren
      Founder Collective
    • Debt Financing

      $399,996

    • Debt Financing

      $399,996

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