Verkada

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.


Founded
2016
Headcount
1,225
Open roles
309
Last raised
Series E · $200M

SECTION I · THE BRIEF

Inside Verkada

Brief #81146Updated 18 NOV 2025SAN MATEOFIRST ROUND CAPITALSERIES E
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Verkada

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.

Founded
2016
Headcount
1,225
Open roles
309
Last raised
Series E · $200M
Section II — RestrictedMembers only
  • Engineering interview process at Verkada
  • Tech stack & infrastructure choices
  • Culture & day-to-day work style
  • Why join now vs. 6 months from now
  • Hiring focus & open headcount by team
  • Comp philosophy and band context

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SECTION II · PREMIUM PROFILE

Inside Verkada

Onsite

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

Verkada builds enterprise physical security systems — cameras, access control, sensors, and environmental monitors — all managed from a single cloud-based platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, Verkada replaces legacy on-premise security systems with cloud-managed hardware that's easier to deploy, manage, and analyze at scale. Their $200M Series E closed February 2025. With ~1,225 employees and 312 open roles, Verkada is one of the largest hardware-software companies in the current funding cycle.

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

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.


The team

Engineering team: 300 peopleHardware engineers, embedded systems engineers, cloud software engineers, computer vision researchers, enterprise sales, customer success, and IT operations. One of the few startups requiring deep hardware and software talent simultaneously.

Culture & perks

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.

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

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

Backed by

Sequoia CapitalFelicis VenturesNext47Meritech Capital

Funding context

$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.



LEADERSHIP

Founders & key people

Hans RobertsonHans Robertson
Filip KaliszanFilip Kaliszan
Benjamin BercovitzBenjamin Bercovitz
James RenJames Ren

OPEN ROLES

Hiring at Verkada

Current Job Listings

Listing 0 of 309 job openings

    FUNDING

    Capital raised

    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

    Funding info provided by Diffbot.

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    LOCATIONS

    Where they work

    Verkada Headquarters Location

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

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