Senior Test 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.

• →Design and implement automated test frameworks for embedded alarm and safety products.
• →Build hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing systems that validate real devices under realistic operating conditions.
• →Develop tests that verify both individual components (sensors, controllers, communication modules) and end-to-end system behavior.
• →Write software to coordinate devices, test rigs, and cloud APIs for automated system validation.
• →Simulate real-world scenarios such as sensor faults, communication failures, power interruptions, and alarm events.
• →Build tooling and infrastructure that allow tests to run continuously in automated environments.
• →Work closely with firmware, hardware, and backend teams to debug issues and improve test coverage.

• Engineering background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience working with embedded systems or hardware devices.
• Basic familiarity with embedded Linux environments.
• Ability to write software to automate tests and coordinate hardware devices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to system reliability.

• Experience with life safety or mission-critical regulatory standards (UL, ULC, etc.).
• Prior experience implementing Machine Learning or AI tools to optimize QA workflows.

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