CPT Security Engineer Jobs
Security Engineer CPT roles let F-1 students apply network defense, vulnerability assessment, and incident response skills in a real work environment while enrolled. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before you start, and the work must connect directly to your degree program's learning objectives.
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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 an embedded security engineer on the Device Security Team, you’ll work with an amazing team of security, firmware, and backend engineers entrusted with the mission of protecting our fleet of physical security products from threats. You’ll help define the security & privacy roadmap for Verkada’s devices, build tooling and software to measure & improve security posture, and partner closely with product teams to bake secure-by-design principles into our products.
- Develop & drive security requirements for the hardware and firmware that goes onto the devices we ship to our customers to improve the security of Verkada’s products and exceed customer expectations.
- Build security tooling to ensure secure development best practices.
- Perform red team/offensive assessments against firmware & devices.
- Triage and recommend solutions for security bugs from tools, third party assessments and bug bounties.
- Develop threat models & attack trees, and participate in security design & code reviews.
- Explore innovative solutions to enable Verkada business instead of “Security says No”.
- Collaborate with the CISO and security team to grow the broader Verkada security program.
- Share your security experience with other teams internally and externally via security conferences and blogs, and help your peer engineers grow their own security reasoning.
What You Bring
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- 8+ years of experience as a security engineer, software engineer, or security consultant.
- Familiarity with security weaknesses, exploits, attacks and mitigations.
- Excellent written & verbal communication & collaborative skills.
- Deep knowledge of Linux-based operating system internals & network protocols.
- Knowledge of hardware security features such as secure boot, TrustZone, disk encryption, or mandatory access control.
- Working cryptography knowledge around primitives, protocols and applications.
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 $130,000—$280,000 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 an embedded security engineer on the Device Security Team, you’ll work with an amazing team of security, firmware, and backend engineers entrusted with the mission of protecting our fleet of physical security products from threats. You’ll help define the security & privacy roadmap for Verkada’s devices, build tooling and software to measure & improve security posture, and partner closely with product teams to bake secure-by-design principles into our products.
- Develop & drive security requirements for the hardware and firmware that goes onto the devices we ship to our customers to improve the security of Verkada’s products and exceed customer expectations.
- Build security tooling to ensure secure development best practices.
- Perform red team/offensive assessments against firmware & devices.
- Triage and recommend solutions for security bugs from tools, third party assessments and bug bounties.
- Develop threat models & attack trees, and participate in security design & code reviews.
- Explore innovative solutions to enable Verkada business instead of “Security says No”.
- Collaborate with the CISO and security team to grow the broader Verkada security program.
- Share your security experience with other teams internally and externally via security conferences and blogs, and help your peer engineers grow their own security reasoning.
What You Bring
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- 8+ years of experience as a security engineer, software engineer, or security consultant.
- Familiarity with security weaknesses, exploits, attacks and mitigations.
- Excellent written & verbal communication & collaborative skills.
- Deep knowledge of Linux-based operating system internals & network protocols.
- Knowledge of hardware security features such as secure boot, TrustZone, disk encryption, or mandatory access control.
- Working cryptography knowledge around primitives, protocols and applications.
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 $130,000—$280,000 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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Get Access To All JobsSecurity Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Engineer internship qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies only if the work is an integral part of your established curriculum. A security engineering role covering vulnerability assessment, network monitoring, or incident response will typically meet that standard for computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems programs. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how the position connects to your specific degree requirements, not the job title alone.
Can I do CPT at a company that requires a security clearance?
You can accept the offer and start the clearance process, but many clearances take months and are not guaranteed for F-1 students. Most employers who hire CPT students for security roles will assign unclassified work during the investigation period. Confirm with the hiring team what tasks you'll perform before your clearance is adjudicated so your CPT authorization reflects your actual duties.
How do I find Security Engineer employers that hire CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with active LCA filing history for security engineering roles. Companies that have filed LCAs for these positions have already navigated DOL prevailing wage requirements, which means their HR and legal teams understand work authorization paperwork and are more likely to onboard CPT students without delays.
Does part-time CPT affect my full-time CPT eligibility after graduation?
Yes. Any full-time CPT authorization, meaning 20 or more hours per week, that totals 12 months or more will eliminate your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, doesn't count against OPT no matter how many semesters you use it. If you're targeting a full-time Security Engineer internship, confirm the authorized hours with your DSO before signing the offer.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my Security Engineer role shifts to remote work?
Your CPT authorization letter specifies the employer and work location. If the role shifts to fully remote or moves to a different site, your DSO may need to issue an updated I-20 reflecting the change. Don't assume your original authorization covers a location change. Notify your DSO as soon as your employer confirms the new work arrangement so your records stay accurate.