Verkada Inc
Solutions Engineering Intern (Placement Year)
Verkada is a leader in cloud-based B2B physical security. 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, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices across three continents, 2,100+ full-time employees and 30,000+ customers across 70+ countries.
The Role
As part of the London office based Solutions Engineering team, you will work to assist our pre-sales engineering team, who in turn will play a key role in kickstarting your career and professional development. Through this program, you will be exposed to the full lifecycle of a project, from demos, proof-of-concepts, to the final decision. You will build your technical expertise across a range of exciting and modern technologies, and become a trusted advisor for both our clients and partners. The program will offer a mix of theoretical and practical parts across a variety of topics, such as Computer Networking, Electrical Engineering, Security Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies, and physical access control technologies.
Successful graduates will have the opportunity to apply for future Solutions Engineering roles, a highly sought-after career in technology. As a Solutions Engineer, you will have the opportunity to be the bridge between Engineering and Technical Sales.
Responsibilities
- Master the Verkada portfolio, and design solutions based on customer requirements
- Support online and in-person platform demonstrations
- Assist with proof-of-concepts and site walks
- Collaborate with colleagues and product teams to test new features and devices
- Provide training to channel partners and resellers
Requirements
- University students seeking a Sandwich year/ Industrial Placement & working towards a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a related technical discipline: Networking, Telecommunications, Systems Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering,Cybersecurity, etc
- Coursework with a focus on computer networking, Linux, computer systems, Python or other coding language preferred
- Ability to communicate complex technical matters both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Industry certifications are a plus: CCNP, CCNA, CCENT, CCDA, CWNP, CWNA, MCSE, CEH, Network+, Security+, A+
UK Intern 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 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 - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee and their families
- Private medical and dental coverage
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, robust PTO policy, and volunteer time off
- Healthy lunches provided daily in office
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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Verkada Inc London, England Office
Verkada Inc London, UK Office
17th Floor The Tower, The Bower 207 Old Street,, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 9NR
