Staff Frontend Engineer - Alarms

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.

We're looking for a Staff Frontend Engineer to build advanced UI components that power Verkada’s AI-driven intrusion detection and video monitoring systems. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll help design the next generation of real-time security interfaces—maps, alerts, timelines, and more—that protect people and places across the globe.

You’ll work on a small, fast-moving team with product, design, and full-stack engineers. The Alarms team operates like a startup within Verkada: high ownership, fast iterations, and meaningful product impact. We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires you to be onsite at our HQ in San Mateo, CA.

• →Build rich, responsive web interfaces (React) that drive real-time security workflows
• →Architect scalable, reliable frontend systems and help evolve our UI platform
• →Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver end-to-end features
• →Lead technical decisions and mentor other engineers on best practices
• →Dive into the backend when needed to shape APIs and support full-stack work

• 7–10+ years of experience building production-grade web applications
• Expertise in JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks (preferably React)
• Strong understanding of UI architecture, performance, and browser behavior
• A product mindset—you care deeply about UX and building polished, usable tools
• Solid debugging skills and comfort working with APIs and asynchronous systems
• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field

• Experience with TypeScript
• Familiarity with Go or backend development patterns
• Exposure to AWS infrastructure or cloud-based deployments
• Interest in AI-driven products, real-time systems, or physical security platforms

• 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.

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