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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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Program Manager Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a program manager job in San Francisco?
The strongest path is targeting San Francisco's dominant sectors: enterprise software, biotech, and financial services. Companies in SoMa and Mission Bay hire program managers with experience coordinating cross-functional teams on technical or regulated products. Demonstrating fluency with agile delivery, stakeholder alignment across distributed teams, and experience at a high-growth company gives candidates a clear edge in this market.
Which companies hire program managers in San Francisco?
Companies currently hiring program managers in San Francisco include OpenAI, Google, and Meta, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Francisco's hiring mix leans toward technology companies, health systems, and financial institutions, with both large enterprises and well-funded startups regularly posting program manager openings.
Are there remote program manager jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though availability depends on the type of program manager role. About 90% of program manager openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with flexibility more common in software and product-adjacent roles than in facilities, clinical, or on-site operations programs. Tech employers in SoMa tend to offer the most hybrid arrangements.
How can I get a program manager job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a program manager role from a coordinator or project manager position at a San Francisco technology company or health system. Many biotech and health-tech employers in Mission Bay hire associate program managers from adjacent roles in operations or clinical coordination. Earning a PMP credential or completing a Google Project Management Certificate strengthens applications for entry-level openings in this competitive market.
Which industries hire the most program managers in San Francisco?
The sectors hiring the most program managers in San Francisco are Staffing & Recruiting, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Francisco's concentration of enterprise software firms, life sciences companies in Mission Bay, and major financial institutions creates sustained, broad demand for program managers across multiple experience levels.
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