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.
As an Industrial Design Intern at Verkada, you’ll design and develop cameras, access control systems, sensors, and other connected devices alongside our growing team of designers and hardware engineers. You will provide creative vision from initial concept through to mass production. You’ll maintain and evolve Verkada’s product design language by creating solutions that emulate our core brand principles, reduce product complexity, and deliver premium experiences for our customers. This is an extraordinary opportunity to work closely with a diverse team of experienced designers, contribute to the creation of state-of-the-art products, and gain invaluable experience in a dynamic tech environment. You’ll make a big impact — your designs will be a part of Verkada’s quickly expanding portfolio of products.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the visual and physical language of our brand through the design of our hardware.
- Utilize user-centric thinking and keen aesthetic sensibility to align our brand to customer needs.
- Support the design team in conducting research on user needs, market trends, and competitive analysis to inform product design decisions.
- Assist in the development and refinement of product prototypes, participating in user testing and feedback sessions to iteratively improve designs.
- Collaborate with our hardware engineering team to explore, prototype & test new product concepts to finalize form, CMF & UX.
- Work closely with design, engineering, product management, and operations on complex technical programs in a fast-paced environment.
- Stay current with the latest design trends, materials, manufacturing processes, and industry developments to bring the team fresh and innovative ideas.
- Contribute concepts and problem-solving across multiple projects.
Requirements
- A website or digital portfolio is required for consideration.
- Senior-level industrial design students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, as well as recent ID graduates.
- A positive attitude and proactive mentality to take initiative on design explorations and actively support team goals.
- A high level of sensitivity to form and function, attention to detail, and conceptual clarity.
- A generalist approach to technical skills: design strategy, customer insights, form development, sketching, physical prototyping at various levels of fidelity, package design, 3D modeling, and CMF exploration and selection.
- Strong physical prototyping skills, particularly in 3d printing and working with wood and foam.
- Proficient in 2D & 3D digital tools like Solidworks, Rhino, Fusion360, Keyshot, Adobe Suite, etc.
- Experience working directly with mechanical and electrical engineers to solve problems in a collaborative team environment.
- A strong understanding of material properties, manufacturing processes, and production timelines.
- Ability to generate and communicate design vision, or embrace and extend existing solutions.
Nice to Have
- Experience with cameras, environmental sensors, control systems, sensor sub-assemblies, or connected devices
- Experience designing products for harsh environments.
Pay Disclosure
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. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base pay may be above or below this range. Base pay is also just one component of Verkada’s total rewards package. 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).
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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What We Do
Verkada is the world’s largest cloud-based B2B physical security platform, offering a seamless blend of tech and safety. With six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace systems, and intercoms — all integrated on one cloud platform, Verkada is designed for simplicity and scalability. Our real-time insights help organizations keep their spaces safe and comfortable while taking swift action to minimize security risks, workplace hassles, and costly inefficiencies. Founded in 2016 and backed by over $460M in funding, we’ve grown fast, with 16 offices spread across four continents, 2,000+ employees, and 26,000+ customers in 85+ countries — including 82 of the Fortune 500. Created by Stanford computer scientists and security experts, alongside Cisco Meraki’s co-founder and COO Hans Robertson, Verkada calls San Mateo, CA home. We also have offices in Salt Lake City, Tampa, Phoenix, Austin, London, Sydney, Taiwan, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Mexico City, Seattle, Tokyo, and Korea.
Why Work With Us
Verkada’s products start with safety – video security cameras, door-based access control and alarms, and extend to operations, environmental sensors, visitor and mailroom management. All of our products can be accessed within one cloud ecosystem, bringing the intuitive and easy-to-use nature of consumer security products to the levels of scale
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