Compliance Program Manager Jobs in California
Compliance Program Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with demand concentrated in financial services, healthcare, technology, and defense contracting at levels from entry-level compliance analyst through senior program director. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego account for the largest share of openings, where major employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo, and Northrop Grumman maintain significant compliance operations. The most sought-after specialties in California are healthcare regulatory compliance, financial crimes and anti-money-laundering programs, and privacy and data governance under the California Consumer Privacy Act. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who We Are
Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.
We've got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it.
You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform's impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that's alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We're rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.
About the Role
As an Engineering Program Manager - Compliance on our Hardware team, you will lead certification efforts for Verkada's newest safety & security products. Engineering Program Managers partner with our Hardware Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Software Engineers, Product Managers, Supply Chain, and Legal to navigate the new product introduction process; you will own regulatory efforts from concept definition through to mass production & shipping across the globe. We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our office in San Mateo, CA 5 days a week.
What You'll Do
- Lead certification efforts for our next generation of life safety & security products.
- Work directly with RF/EMC labs and NRTLs (TUV, UL, Intertek, etc) to test and certify our products to applicable standards.
- Collaborate with Product, HW, and SW counterparts to translate standards into clear
product requirements and test plans to support global market access. - Drive key compliance related deliverables. Define key requirements, develop test
plans, own technical documentation, and coordinate various testing efforts with
external labs or regulatory bodies. - Steer all-new hardware products through a growing set of global compliance
requirements
What You Bring
- BS in Engineering.
- 3-5 years experience in certifying electronic end devices for RF, EMC and Safety
- Experience working with NRTLs (Intertek, UL, etc) to coordinate testing and obtain
certifications. - Strong track record of success developing, manufacturing and shipping new
electronic products. - Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication.
- Flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.
- Must be willing and able to commute 5 days in office.
Bonus
- Experience working with overseas vendors & an international supply chain.
- Experience with safety standards relevant to Verkada including but not limited UL
2610, UL 864, EN 50131 - Experience obtaining cybersecurity certifications including but not limited to EU
Radio Equipment Directive, ER 01, and the Cyber Resiliency Act
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
- Starting January 2027, Verkada will match a portion of an employee's 401(k) contributions based on eligible earnings. Match vests on 2 year anniversary
- 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
- 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.
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, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.
We've got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it.
You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform's impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that's alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We're rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.
About the Role
As an Engineering Program Manager - Compliance on our Hardware team, you will lead certification efforts for Verkada's newest safety & security products. Engineering Program Managers partner with our Hardware Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Software Engineers, Product Managers, Supply Chain, and Legal to navigate the new product introduction process; you will own regulatory efforts from concept definition through to mass production & shipping across the globe. We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our office in San Mateo, CA 5 days a week.
What You'll Do
- Lead certification efforts for our next generation of life safety & security products.
- Work directly with RF/EMC labs and NRTLs (TUV, UL, Intertek, etc) to test and certify our products to applicable standards.
- Collaborate with Product, HW, and SW counterparts to translate standards into clear
product requirements and test plans to support global market access. - Drive key compliance related deliverables. Define key requirements, develop test
plans, own technical documentation, and coordinate various testing efforts with
external labs or regulatory bodies. - Steer all-new hardware products through a growing set of global compliance
requirements
What You Bring
- BS in Engineering.
- 3-5 years experience in certifying electronic end devices for RF, EMC and Safety
- Experience working with NRTLs (Intertek, UL, etc) to coordinate testing and obtain
certifications. - Strong track record of success developing, manufacturing and shipping new
electronic products. - Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication.
- Flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.
- Must be willing and able to commute 5 days in office.
Bonus
- Experience working with overseas vendors & an international supply chain.
- Experience with safety standards relevant to Verkada including but not limited UL
2610, UL 864, EN 50131 - Experience obtaining cybersecurity certifications including but not limited to EU
Radio Equipment Directive, ER 01, and the Cyber Resiliency Act
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
- Starting January 2027, Verkada will match a portion of an employee's 401(k) contributions based on eligible earnings. Match vests on 2 year anniversary
- 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
- 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.
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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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance program manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in law, business, healthcare administration, or a related field
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent professional certification preferred
- Five or more years of compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of California-specific regulations including CCPA and HIPAA requirements
- Experience designing, implementing, and auditing enterprise-wide compliance programs
- Strong written communication skills for policy development and regulatory reporting
Compliance Program Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a compliance program manager in California?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in business, law, healthcare administration, or a related field followed by several years in a compliance analyst or regulatory affairs role. California does not issue a state-specific compliance license, but hiring managers strongly favor the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional credential issued by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics. Candidates targeting healthcare employers should also pursue the Certified in Healthcare Compliance designation, which carries real weight with California hospital systems and medical groups.
How much do compliance program managers make in California?
Compliance program managers in California earn a median of about $96,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,530 for the lowest 10% to over $158,280 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire compliance program managers in California?
Employers hiring compliance program managers in California right now include Apple, Google, and Intuit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's dense concentration of regulated industries, including large health systems, major banks, defense contractors, and technology firms subject to CCPA, makes it one of the most consistent states for compliance program manager hiring year-round.
Which California cities have the most compliance program manager jobs?
San Diego, San Francisco, and Sunnyvale account for the most compliance program manager openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco drive volume through their large financial services, entertainment, and technology sectors, while San Diego's strength in defense contracting, biotech, and military healthcare generates consistent compliance demand that keeps it competitive with the larger metros.
Are there remote compliance program manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields, because compliance program management is fundamentally a desk, policy, and documentation role that translates well to remote work. About 70% of compliance program manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how widely employers have adopted flexible arrangements for this function. Roles focused on policy writing, training program development, and regulatory reporting are the most consistently offered as fully remote.
How can I get hired as a compliance program manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is moving into a compliance analyst or regulatory coordinator role from an adjacent position such as paralegal, internal auditor, quality assurance specialist, or healthcare billing coordinator. Large California employers including Kaiser Permanente, UC Health systems, and major Bay Area financial institutions run rotational compliance and risk associate programs that accept candidates without dedicated compliance experience. Earning the CCEP candidate designation while still building hours demonstrates commitment and gives California hiring managers a concrete credential to anchor an otherwise thin compliance resume.
Where can I find and apply to compliance program manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to compliance program manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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