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Verkada's DevOps team builds and maintains the infrastructure behind its cloud-managed physical security platform. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for technical roles, making it a realistic target if you're an international candidate pursuing DevOps work in the security technology space.
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Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.
About The Role
We are looking for a hands-on tech lead/manager to lead a new team, ensuring the reliability and scalability of our cloud-based systems. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong people management skills, focusing on guiding a team of engineers to manage and optimize our infrastructure. Expertise in AWS and Kubernetes is essential, along with the ability to mentor, delegate, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Provide strategic direction and set up technical vision to raise our bar on reliability, scalability, and availability of our global infrastructure.
- Manage cross-functional collaboration with product management and other engineering teams to initiate, drive critical business initiatives and deliver with high quality.
- Hands-on involvement to guide the team (coding, design review, root-causing production issues), at the same time, ensuring engineers have the support and leadership needed to execute.
- Build and lead the team through effective recruitment, mentoring, and leadership.
What You Bring
- 2+ years of experience in managing, leading, and inspiring a team of engineers, including hiring, retaining, and managing performance.
- 10+ years of work experience in a software engineering role, with proven technical leadership skills and expertise in designing scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proficient in agile team software development and strong project management, delivering complex projects within defined timelines and resource constraints.
- Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, communicating effectively, and aligning efforts to achieve common goals.
- Experience with Python or Go, and familiarity with backend development flow, including server-side framework and database system.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Kubernetes, AWS and Terraform.
- Experience with service mesh such as Istio.
- Hands-on leadership experience managing platform teams in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
- Experience implementing scalable and reliable solutions using modern cloud and DevOps practices.
US 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 benefits.
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time.
- Professional development stipend.
- Fertility Stipend.
- Wellness/fitness benefits.
- Healthy lunches provided daily.
- Commuter benefits.
Additional Information
We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.
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: $200,000—$350,000 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.
Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.
About The Role
We are looking for a hands-on tech lead/manager to lead a new team, ensuring the reliability and scalability of our cloud-based systems. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong people management skills, focusing on guiding a team of engineers to manage and optimize our infrastructure. Expertise in AWS and Kubernetes is essential, along with the ability to mentor, delegate, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Provide strategic direction and set up technical vision to raise our bar on reliability, scalability, and availability of our global infrastructure.
- Manage cross-functional collaboration with product management and other engineering teams to initiate, drive critical business initiatives and deliver with high quality.
- Hands-on involvement to guide the team (coding, design review, root-causing production issues), at the same time, ensuring engineers have the support and leadership needed to execute.
- Build and lead the team through effective recruitment, mentoring, and leadership.
What You Bring
- 2+ years of experience in managing, leading, and inspiring a team of engineers, including hiring, retaining, and managing performance.
- 10+ years of work experience in a software engineering role, with proven technical leadership skills and expertise in designing scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proficient in agile team software development and strong project management, delivering complex projects within defined timelines and resource constraints.
- Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, communicating effectively, and aligning efforts to achieve common goals.
- Experience with Python or Go, and familiarity with backend development flow, including server-side framework and database system.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Kubernetes, AWS and Terraform.
- Experience with service mesh such as Istio.
- Hands-on leadership experience managing platform teams in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
- Experience implementing scalable and reliable solutions using modern cloud and DevOps practices.
US 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 benefits.
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time.
- Professional development stipend.
- Fertility Stipend.
- Wellness/fitness benefits.
- Healthy lunches provided daily.
- Commuter benefits.
Additional Information
We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.
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: $200,000—$350,000 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.
Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.
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Map your credentials to Verkada's stack
Verkada runs cloud-native infrastructure, so document hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS or GCP before applying. A resume that mirrors their known tooling signals readiness and reduces employer hesitation around sponsorship overhead.
Use Migrate Mate to filter DevOps openings by sponsorship type
Verkada posts DevOps roles across several sub-functions. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically by visa category so you're only applying to positions where your status is already supported, cutting wasted applications.
Engage the recruiting team about LCA timing early
For H-1B transfers or new petitions, the Department of Labor must certify a Labor Condition Application before USCIS filing begins. Ask your Verkada recruiter explicitly where in the offer process they initiate the LCA to avoid gaps between your current status expiry and the petition timeline.
Prepare a degree-to-role equivalency brief
USCIS requires DevOps roles to qualify as specialty occupations tied to a specific degree field. If your degree is in a field adjacent to computer science, such as electrical engineering or information systems, document how your coursework directly supports the role's technical requirements.
Factor PERM timelines into your green card conversation
Verkada sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards, but PERM labor certification currently takes over a year at the DOL. If you're on H-1B and want to start the green card process, raise it with your hiring manager during offer negotiation, not after your first review cycle.
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Find DevOps at Verkada JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Verkada sponsor H-1B visas for DevOps roles?
Yes, Verkada sponsors H-1B visas for DevOps positions. The company has an active sponsorship practice for technical roles, which includes both new H-1B cap-subject petitions and H-1B transfers for candidates already holding the status. Because H-1B sponsorship requires a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL before USCIS filing, confirm the timeline with your recruiter as soon as you reach the offer stage.
How do I apply for DevOps jobs at Verkada?
Applications go through Verkada's careers portal. For international candidates, browsing open DevOps roles on Migrate Mate lets you filter by visa sponsorship type before you apply, so you can confirm your status is supported. Tailor your resume to Verkada's infrastructure stack, specifically cloud platforms, container orchestration, and CI/CD tooling, since those competencies appear consistently across their DevOps job descriptions.
Which visa types does Verkada commonly use for DevOps hires?
Verkada sponsors H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT for DevOps roles, along with EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa pathways for longer-term employees. TN status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying technical roles. OPT and CPT are practical entry points for recent graduates, though F-1 candidates should account for the 90-day unemployment window when timing their applications.
What qualifications does Verkada expect for DevOps positions?
Verkada's DevOps roles typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, alongside hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, and container platforms like Kubernetes. For H-1B purposes, the role must qualify as a specialty occupation, so a directly relevant degree field matters beyond just work experience. Candidates with adjacent degrees should be prepared to document the technical alignment in detail.
How long does the sponsorship process take for a DevOps offer at Verkada?
For H-1B transfers, USCIS can authorize employment once the petition is filed, with processing typically taking two to six months without premium processing. New cap-subject H-1B petitions are tied to the annual lottery, with employment start dates no earlier than October 1. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 adds a DOL labor certification stage that currently runs over a year before the USCIS petition phase begins.
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