Mechanical Engineer Jobs at Verkada with Visa Sponsorship
Verkada hires Mechanical Engineers to build the physical systems behind its cloud-managed security hardware, from enclosures and thermal management to manufacturing tolerances. The company has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for engineering roles, making it a realistic target if you need sponsorship.
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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
As a Product Design Mechanical Engineer at Verkada, you’ll play a key role in designing and bringing to market our next generation of enterprise intercom products, owning the mechanical design from early concept through mass production.
- Generate mechanical solutions for a wide variety of product requirements relevant to enterprise hardware (audio, cameras, buttons, mounting, sealing, environmental resistance, thermals, tamper resistance, etc.)
- Drive new products from initial proof of concept through to mass production
- Collaborate with our Electrical Engineering team to integrate PCBAs, sensors, interconnects, and other electro-mechanical elements into your designs
- Collaborate with our Industrial Design team to explore, prototype, test new product concepts, and finalize product form and CMF
- Work with mechanical vendors to dial in DFM/DFA, then quote & kick-off parts at prototype and production quantities
- Own tooling release, bring up, and validation for a broad variety of parts & processes
- Develop, manage & execute mechanical reliability test plans and various DoEs
- Assist with failure analysis and root cause analysis; troubleshoot, iterate, and validate quickly
- Work closely with our JDM and CM partners to steer your product concepts through validation builds (EVT, DVT, PVT) & into mass production
What You Bring
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
- A clear track record of designing and manufacturing enterprise or consumer electronic products
- Mastery of 3D CAD software
- Experience getting hands-on with building & testing hardware
- Experience working with an overseas supply chain
- Experience working with part vendors on DFM, tooling bring up and validation
- Passion for designing aesthetically pleasing but easy to use hardware
- End-to-end product development experience
- 5 years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing and electro-mechanical systems and products
- Ability to travel internationally up to 15%
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 $170,000—$220,000 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
As a Product Design Mechanical Engineer at Verkada, you’ll play a key role in designing and bringing to market our next generation of enterprise intercom products, owning the mechanical design from early concept through mass production.
- Generate mechanical solutions for a wide variety of product requirements relevant to enterprise hardware (audio, cameras, buttons, mounting, sealing, environmental resistance, thermals, tamper resistance, etc.)
- Drive new products from initial proof of concept through to mass production
- Collaborate with our Electrical Engineering team to integrate PCBAs, sensors, interconnects, and other electro-mechanical elements into your designs
- Collaborate with our Industrial Design team to explore, prototype, test new product concepts, and finalize product form and CMF
- Work with mechanical vendors to dial in DFM/DFA, then quote & kick-off parts at prototype and production quantities
- Own tooling release, bring up, and validation for a broad variety of parts & processes
- Develop, manage & execute mechanical reliability test plans and various DoEs
- Assist with failure analysis and root cause analysis; troubleshoot, iterate, and validate quickly
- Work closely with our JDM and CM partners to steer your product concepts through validation builds (EVT, DVT, PVT) & into mass production
What You Bring
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
- A clear track record of designing and manufacturing enterprise or consumer electronic products
- Mastery of 3D CAD software
- Experience getting hands-on with building & testing hardware
- Experience working with an overseas supply chain
- Experience working with part vendors on DFM, tooling bring up and validation
- Passion for designing aesthetically pleasing but easy to use hardware
- End-to-end product development experience
- 5 years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing and electro-mechanical systems and products
- Ability to travel internationally up to 15%
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 $170,000—$220,000 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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Align your portfolio to hardware products
Verkada builds physical security devices, so highlight enclosure design, thermal management, or DFM experience in your portfolio. Reviewers screening Mechanical Engineer applicants look for evidence you can ship hardware at scale, not just CAD proficiency.
Use Migrate Mate to surface open roles
Mechanical Engineer openings at Verkada cycle frequently across product lines. Use Migrate Mate to filter verified visa-sponsoring roles so you are targeting active listings where sponsorship is already confirmed, not guessing from a general job board.
Prepare for a multi-round technical process
Verkada's Mechanical Engineer interviews typically include a design exercise and a manufacturing review. Structure your responses around trade-offs between thermal performance, cost, and assembly complexity, which reflects the constraints their hardware teams actually work within.
Time your OPT application to avoid gaps
If you are on F-1, USCIS recommends filing your OPT EAD at least 90 days before your program end date. Missing that window creates a gap between graduation and your start date that can delay onboarding even after Verkada extends an offer.
Clarify the H-1B filing timeline at offer stage
Ask the recruiter whether Verkada files your H-1B petition in the April cap season or uses a cap-exempt pathway. Your start date depends on this, and understanding the timeline upfront helps you manage notice periods and transition from your current status cleanly.
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Find Mechanical Engineer at Verkada JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Verkada sponsor H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineers?
Yes, Verkada sponsors H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineers. The company has a consistent track record of filing petitions for engineering roles, which means sponsorship is a standard part of hiring for this function rather than a case-by-case exception. You should confirm the timeline and cap-subject status with the recruiter once you reach the offer stage.
How do I apply for Mechanical Engineer jobs at Verkada?
You can apply directly through Verkada's careers page or browse verified open roles on Migrate Mate, which filters for positions where visa sponsorship is confirmed. Before applying, tailor your resume and portfolio to Verkada's hardware product line, particularly around enclosure design, thermal systems, or manufacturing processes. Mechanical Engineer roles at Verkada typically move through a recruiter screen, technical assessment, and panel interview.
Which visa types does Verkada commonly use for Mechanical Engineer roles?
Verkada sponsors H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for Mechanical Engineers. F-1 OPT is common for recent graduates entering the role directly from university. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals whose role qualifies under USMCA. H-1B remains the primary long-term work visa, and Green Card sponsorship typically follows after an initial period of employment.
What qualifications does Verkada expect for Mechanical Engineer positions?
Most Mechanical Engineer roles at Verkada require a bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Beyond the degree, Verkada's hardware focus means hands-on experience with CAD tools, thermal analysis, tolerance stack-ups, or DFM for consumer or enterprise electronics is heavily weighted. Candidates who can demonstrate experience shipping physical products, not just design work, tend to progress further in the process.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Mechanical Engineer at Verkada?
Timeline depends on which visa category applies. F-1 OPT EAD processing takes two to five months from the date USCIS receives the application, so filing early is critical. H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date. TN status for Canadians can be obtained at a port of entry on the same day. Verkada's HR and legal team will walk you through the specific steps once an offer is in place.
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