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Linux Engineer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file an LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual H-1B visa cap with a lottery applies unless your employer is cap-exempt.
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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
We're the Connectivity Team at Verkada — and we own some of the most strategically critical products in the company:
- Verkada Gateways – Bringing cameras, access control, and sensors online anywhere in the world
- Verkada Security Trailers – Rapid-deploy mobile security units
- Quality Sensors – Environmental intelligence at scale
We're a small, vertically integrated team. That means we touch everything:
- Embedded firmware
- Cellular modems & SIMs
- Linux networking
- Cloud backend services
- Command Frontend
- Be responsible for building the software and firmware that goes onto the devices we ship to our customers
- Own the full engineering cycle end to end, including scoping, architecture and low level design, solutions trade-off, development with test driven and data driven methods
- Proven track record of methodical problem solving skills, debugging skills and overall excellent logical thinking skills. Strong motivation to build quality products that are reliable, performant and sustainable
- Growth mindset and willingness to learn new technologies that are critical to product development
- Work with product management and cross functional teams to build and ship features that delight users and customers
- Help mentor other engineers
- Contribute to other parts of the stack (e.g. our backend services), if that interests you
What You Bring
- Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or closely related degree or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of work experience in an embedded engineering role
- Proficient in C, C++ or Go
- Prior work experience in owning SW features or projects end to end with production launch is a major plus
- Prior work experience in SW development on HW products, for example, working knowledge of common low-level interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, working knowledge of FreeRTOS and Embedded Linux (preferred)
- Experience with networking and wireless communication protocols (preferred)
- Experience programming in Go and Python (preferred)
- Experience reading schematics (basic EE skills) (preferred)
- Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
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.
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
We're the Connectivity Team at Verkada — and we own some of the most strategically critical products in the company:
- Verkada Gateways – Bringing cameras, access control, and sensors online anywhere in the world
- Verkada Security Trailers – Rapid-deploy mobile security units
- Quality Sensors – Environmental intelligence at scale
We're a small, vertically integrated team. That means we touch everything:
- Embedded firmware
- Cellular modems & SIMs
- Linux networking
- Cloud backend services
- Command Frontend
- Be responsible for building the software and firmware that goes onto the devices we ship to our customers
- Own the full engineering cycle end to end, including scoping, architecture and low level design, solutions trade-off, development with test driven and data driven methods
- Proven track record of methodical problem solving skills, debugging skills and overall excellent logical thinking skills. Strong motivation to build quality products that are reliable, performant and sustainable
- Growth mindset and willingness to learn new technologies that are critical to product development
- Work with product management and cross functional teams to build and ship features that delight users and customers
- Help mentor other engineers
- Contribute to other parts of the stack (e.g. our backend services), if that interests you
What You Bring
- Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or closely related degree or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of work experience in an embedded engineering role
- Proficient in C, C++ or Go
- Prior work experience in owning SW features or projects end to end with production launch is a major plus
- Prior work experience in SW development on HW products, for example, working knowledge of common low-level interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, working knowledge of FreeRTOS and Embedded Linux (preferred)
- Experience with networking and wireless communication protocols (preferred)
- Experience programming in Go and Python (preferred)
- Experience reading schematics (basic EE skills) (preferred)
- Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
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.
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 JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Linux Engineer
Map your degree to Linux Engineer SOC codes
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to the role. Pull the O*NET profile for Systems Software Engineers or Network and Computer Systems Administrators to confirm which SOC codes align with your specific Linux duties before employers file.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster H-1B filing
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap year-round. Linux Engineers placed at these organizations through qualifying arrangements may also qualify for cap-exempt status.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter for Linux Engineer roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filings through Migrate Mate. Prioritizing employers with consistent filing history shortens your research phase and surfaces roles where sponsorship is already built into the hiring process.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role, location, and experience level. Run your job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the posted salary meets Level I through IV thresholds.
Document Linux certifications as specialty occupation evidence
Red Hat Certified Engineer, Linux Foundation certifications, and equivalent credentials strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition. Gather certificates, transcripts, and any employer attestations showing a degree-level requirement for the specific Linux systems work you'll perform.
Time contract-to-hire roles against H-1B registration windows
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for the following fiscal year starting October 1. If you're on OPT in a contract or C2C Linux role, confirm your permanent employer can file before your OPT or cap-gap authorization expires.
H-1B Visa Linux Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Linux Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information technology, or electrical engineering. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field can face RFEs from USCIS. Your employer's job description should specify the degree field requirement explicitly, and the O*NET profile for the role supports the specialty occupation argument.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Linux Engineers most consistently?
Cloud infrastructure companies, financial services firms, defense contractors, and enterprise technology vendors with dedicated Linux or DevOps teams file H-1B petitions regularly for these roles. Employers enrolled in E-Verify and those with existing Linux infrastructure headcount are practical starting points. Browse verified H-1B filing history by employer and role on Migrate Mate to narrow your search.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Linux Engineer positions?
DOL requires your employer to certify on the LCA that your wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the occupation, experience level, and geographic area. Linux Engineers classified under Systems Software Engineers typically fall into Level II or Level III wage tiers depending on seniority. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up current prevailing wage rates for your specific metro area before evaluating any offer.
Can a Linux Engineer change employers mid-H-1B without losing status?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once the new I-129 petition is filed and receipted, as long as your previous H-1B was approved, you're in valid status, and you're moving to a same or similar occupational classification. Linux Engineer roles typically stay within the same SOC group, which supports a portability argument, but your new employer must still file a new LCA and petition.
Does Linux certification or experience substitute for a bachelor's degree on an H-1B petition?
USCIS allows three years of specialized work experience to substitute for one year of formal education toward the equivalent of a four-year degree. For a Linux Engineer without a bachelor's degree, you'd generally need at least 12 years of directly relevant experience. Professional certifications like Red Hat Certified Engineer can support the equivalency argument but don't replace the experience-to-education calculation USCIS applies.