Verkada - San Mateo, CA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Manager
San Mateo, CA
1,001-5,000 employees
Publishing Industries

About the position

Verkada is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our Core Platform team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and managing our Command product, which encompasses both frontend and backend engineering teams. As a key member of the Core team, you will not only oversee the architectural design and development of various projects but also actively participate in coding and prototyping new features. Your leadership will inspire your team to create highly polished and delightful user experiences, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and usability. You will work closely with Product and Design teams to build and ship features that delight our users and customers. Collaboration with other engineering leaders will be essential as you define, communicate, and execute on goals, priorities, and processes. You will drive the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies to ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable code. Staying current with emerging technologies, trends, and industry developments will be crucial, as you will evaluate their potential impact on our web platforms and recommend innovative solutions. Fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the web engineering team will be a key aspect of your role. You will encourage knowledge sharing, skill-building, and career growth opportunities, ensuring that your team remains engaged and motivated in their work.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage the Command product, overseeing both frontend and backend engineers.
  • Actively write code or prototype new features as needed.
  • Inspire the team to create highly polished and delightful user experiences.
  • Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to build and ship features that delight users and customers.
  • Work with other engineering leaders to define, communicate, and execute on goals, priorities, and processes.
  • Drive the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies to ensure high-quality, maintainable code delivery.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and trends, evaluating their potential impact on web platforms and recommending innovative solutions.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the web engineering team.

Requirements

  • 2+ years experience managing, leading, and inspiring a team of engineers, including hiring, retaining, and managing performance.
  • 5+ years of work experience in software engineering roles.
  • Experience with both backend and frontend development.
  • Experience working in an agile team software development environment.
  • Strong eye for design, product details, and polish.
  • Working knowledge of at least one server-side framework and one database system.
  • Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field.

Benefits

  • Generous company-paid medical, dental & vision insurance coverage
  • Unlimited paid time off & 11 company-wide paid holidays
  • Wellness allowance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily
  • Generous paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
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