Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Solutions Engineer San Mateo, CA United States Sales - Solutions Engineering
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Verkada is the largest cloud-based B2B physical security platform company in the world. Only Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms — integrated with a single cloud-based software platform.Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives 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.Founded in 2016 with more than $460M in funding raised to date, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 16 offices across three continents, 1,900+ full-time employees and 25,000+ customers across 70+ countries.Verkada is seeking Solution Engineers to own and enhance the customer experience, from the proof-of-concept to the final decision. This individual will provide technical support to the sales team, become a trusted advisor to customers, assist the sales team in designing security systems and quotes, and create solutions for unique customer challenges. You will join a team of highly motivated people delivering impactful results for the company. We are looking primarily for people who can match our fast pace and learn quickly, but prior experience with video security systems, IoT devices and access control systems is certainly helpful.Responsibilities
Become the trusted technical advisor for the key decision-makers: CTOs, CISOs, and Senior Network EngineersEngage with sales managers to understand current deal statuses and next stepsLeverage technical knowledge to overcome customer barriers and concernsInfluence product direction with your unique understanding of customer needsCollaborate with support to accelerate product improvementWork with Project Managers/Operations team members in the execution of designed security solutionsPrepare required project documentation (floorplans, scope of work, assumptions, etc.)Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information and Computer Technology, Networking, IT Security from an accredited universityStrong background in IT fundamentals: Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing/switching devices; No experience with products related to physical security or cloud-based video necessary: we can teach youOutstanding English written and verbal communication skills in order to clearly and efficiently articulate technical matters with customers and partnersExcellent account management, follow-through, and attention to detailIndustry certifications are a plus: AWS, CCNA, MCSE, CEH, Security+, A+, Network+Experience working with APIs, Python, and other coding languages is a plusExperience working with Linux operating systems preferredGenuine excitement for software and hardware products and can speak comfortably about how they workEntrepreneurial and positive attitude with a strong desire to learnMust be authorized to work in the U.S (Position does not provide sponsorship)US Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all employees and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under most plans and 80% for family premiumsNationwide medical, vision and dental coverageHealth Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving optionsExpanded mental health supportPaid parental leave policy & fertility benefitsTime off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick timeWellness/fitness benefitsHealthy lunches and dinners provided dailyPay DisclosureAt 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 annual base salary may be above or below this range. This estimate 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).$90,000 - $145,000 USDAs 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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Become the trusted technical advisor for the key decision-makers: CTOs, CISOs, and Senior Network EngineersEngage with sales managers to understand current deal statuses and next stepsLeverage technical knowledge to overcome customer barriers and concernsInfluence product direction with your unique understanding of customer needsCollaborate with support to accelerate product improvementWork with Project Managers/Operations team members in the execution of designed security solutionsPrepare required project documentation (floorplans, scope of work, assumptions, etc.)Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information and Computer Technology, Networking, IT Security from an accredited universityStrong background in IT fundamentals: Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing/switching devices; No experience with products related to physical security or cloud-based video necessary: we can teach youOutstanding English written and verbal communication skills in order to clearly and efficiently articulate technical matters with customers and partnersExcellent account management, follow-through, and attention to detailIndustry certifications are a plus: AWS, CCNA, MCSE, CEH, Security+, A+, Network+Experience working with APIs, Python, and other coding languages is a plusExperience working with Linux operating systems preferredGenuine excitement for software and hardware products and can speak comfortably about how they workEntrepreneurial and positive attitude with a strong desire to learnMust be authorized to work in the U.S (Position does not provide sponsorship)US Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all employees and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under most plans and 80% for family premiumsNationwide medical, vision and dental coverageHealth Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving optionsExpanded mental health supportPaid parental leave policy & fertility benefitsTime off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick timeWellness/fitness benefitsHealthy lunches and dinners provided dailyPay DisclosureAt 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 annual base salary may be above or below this range. This estimate 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).$90,000 - $145,000 USDAs 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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