Product Specialist

Company: Medium
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Who We AreAt Verkada, we're building the operating system for the physical world.We started in 2016 with video security cameras and an intuitive cloud-based platform. In just six years, we've expanded to include five additional product lines (access control, environmental sensors and alarms, as well as visitor and mailroom management). Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, our products give organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.Recently valued at $3.2 billion with more than $360M in funding raised to date, Verkada has expanded rapidly with nine offices across three continents (San Mateo, Austin, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Tampa, London, Sydney, Taipei City and Krakow), 1,400+ full-time employees and 15,000+ customers across 73 countries, including 100+ companies in the Fortune 500.This is just the beginning. Our teams are energized by the complex challenges we face and the innovative platform we are building to make our schools, hospitals, businesses and communities safer.Responsibilities:

• Verkada is seeking Product Specialists / Evangelists for New Products.
• We are looking for individuals with a technical background who have an interest in connected, smart buildings.
• We are developing networks of sensors, actuators and software platforms designed to transform how we secure and interact with physical assets.
• We are looking for adventurous people who are excited about ideating, testing and evangelizing new technology that impacts every person who works in an office.
• We are looking for people who are highly motivated and can learn quickly.
• Prior experience with IoT devices, databases management, video security systems, or access controls is helpful.
• We have a particular interest in folks who like to work with their hands - tell us about a project that you have tinkered with or a renovation project you've worked on.
• This individual will be leading the charge as we take new products to market.
• This includes testing early prototypes at alpha customer sites, interfacing with customers to understand their needs, and partnering with our sales team as we take our prototypes to market. Requirements:
  • Experience scripting in Python or other coding languages.
  • Strong understanding of Linux & SQL.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of Networking fundamentals: VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, NAT devices, DHCP servers, and software systems.
  • Entrepreneurial and positive attitude with a strong desire to learn
  • Genuine excitement for software + hardware products and can speak comfortably about how they work
  • Excellent account management, follow-through, and attention to detail.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
  • Industry certifications are a plus: AWS, CCNA, MCSE, CEH, Security+, A+, Network+
  • Hands on experience with Raspberry Pi is a plus

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