Director of Product, Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence

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

The Cameras team at Verkada is revolutionizing enterprise security with cutting-edge technology that prevents crime, enhances workplace experiences, and drives operational efficiency for businesses worldwide. As a product leader on our flagship product line, you’ll play a pivotal role in establishing Verkada as the undisputed market leader in enterprise video security. You’ll shape the future of AI-powered video intelligence, advancing critical capabilities like people and vehicle detection across millions of devices in diverse industries and environments. Partnering with an elite team of PhD engineers, you’ll push the boundaries of computer vision and artificial intelligence to redefine physical security. Join us in building technology that protects businesses, empowers teams, and makes the world a safer place. This role will report to our VP of Product Management and is based on-site 5 days per week in San Mateo, CA.

What You'll Do

• Lead a dedicated team of engineers and designers to tackle a massive product category

• Deeply understand current customer use cases and challenges with existing solutions

• Develop and drive our Cameras roadmap to become the #1 player in the category

• Identify new AI and computer vision technologies that will improve customer experiences and differentiate our offering

• Define feature sets that will help our customers protect their people and property

• Launch into our established sales channel and reseller network. Own pricing, go-to-market positioning, and sales training

• Define success metrics; optimize development and communication processes

• Partner with product marketing on deliverables for product launches

What You Bring

• Proven history of launching and scaling new AI or CV based products. Strong customer intuition and technical depth will be critical to success in this role

• Ability to lead across strategy and execution. We pride ourselves in sweating the details and search for this in candidates

• Real passion for craftsmanship and product details. If you’ve spent days retrofitting your house with the latest smart home technology, you’ll like it here

• 8+ years of experience in product management or engineering leadership

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar quantitative field. MS, PhD, or MBA optional

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
$275,000—$325,000 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.

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