Linux Embedded Software Engineer

About the Role We're focused on hiring embedded software engineers that understand not only the lower-level systems, but also how everything integrates together from the hardware to the UI. You’ll be working closely on one side with our hardware vendors and ME/EE people, and on the other side with server and UI engineers, industrial designers, and our operations team. If you’re looking for a fast-paced environment where your work is regularly shipping to customers and improving people’s safety, this is the place for you!

What You'll Do Develop features for Linux embedded platforms - access control, intercoms, alarms Bring up and integrate the full stack: build system, kernel, drivers and userspace on real hardware Develop userspace applications Debug across the stack Define architecture and design new features Build prototypes and proofs of concept Take projects from inception through deployment to customer support Support the manufacturing process What You Bring 3+ years of experience working with embedded Linux Strong, hands-on C skills - you will create, extend and debug a real production C codebase Solid Linux fundamentals: processes, IPC, filesystems, boot flow, on-target debugging, networking Experience with a multi-layered build system (Yocto/Buildroot) Bash (CLI e.g. tar, find, grep, sed; basic scripting) Git Communicative Polish and English (in writing and speaking) Ability to work in Polish on a daily basis (minimum C1) Ability to commute to the Verkada office in Kraków every Thursday Nice to Have Practical, in-depth knowledge of Yocto is a big plus Experience with the Go programming language is a big plus Ability to read schematics and debug hardware issues Bootloaders (U-Boot), secure boot Programming in Python, C++ or Rust Working with lab equipment (scopes, multimeters, soldering stations, etc.) Experience with RTOSes (e.g. Zephyr, FreeRTOS, Micrium OS) Linux kernel module programming Poland Employee Benefits Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. 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 Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays and flexible PTO Professional development stipend Wellness/fitness benefits Healthy lunches provided daily Commuter benefits Great Place To Work 2026 Certified