Regulatory & Trade Compliance Manager
Verkada, San Mateo, CA, United States
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.
About the Role Are you a trade compliance or product regulatory rockstar looking to expand your scope? Have you had a lot of experience working with product and engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle, tackling issues relating to trade compliance, IoT hardware and software compliance, and government procurement? If so, we'd love to hear from you, especially if you also have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
OFAC and import/export compliance issues for high-tech products
licensing and regulatory compliance for highly regulated products, like alarms or batteries; and/or
domestic and international regulatory compliance for connected devices.
This role, which reports directly to Verkada’s AGC for Product Legal, merges trade compliance and product regulatory functions and will be integral to ensuring that Verkada stays ahead of expanding regulatory requirements as we continue to scale rapidly. If you enjoy building from the ground up, this role is for you! We are an “in the office” company and this role is based in our headquarters in San Mateo, CA.
What You’ll Do
Be a legal go-to for the product, engineering, supply chain and operations teams, supporting them on all regulatory compliance needs related to Verkada’s product offerings, including global trade compliance, product compliance, and government procurement requirements
Partner closely with supply chain team and outside counsel during hardware development to determine jurisdiction, end use/user guardrails and licensing requirements based on EAR, ITAR and OFAC
Simplify and distill complex, evolving legal frameworks into guidance that accelerates—not slows—product delivery
Help design and operationalize cross-functional compliance programs for the builder org and own the implementation of scalable workflows for product regulatory licenses, starting with licenses for the alarms products
Serve as a subject matter expert on product-related regulatory issues, including in relevant import/export and government procurement laws (e.g., NDAA/TAA/BAA), and support systematic documentation of our ongoing compliance with those laws
Develop global internal controls, risk monitoring, and audit frameworks for OFAC, ITAR and emerging AI-related export controls that scale with the business
Monitor new and emerging developments in applicable worldwide regulations and laws, and identify potential impacts on current and future Verkada product offerings
What You Bring
6 + years of compliance experience comprising a combination of trade compliance, software and/or hardware compliance, and regulatory support
Experience driving cross-functional collaboration at multinational, complex fast-growing global companies, preferably with high-tech B2B products
Experience implementing and maintaining compliance programs spanning many jurisdictions and product lines
Expertise in one or more of the following areas strongly preferred: (1) US import/export laws, specifically ITAR, EAR and OFAC; (2) licensing and regulatory compliance for highly regulated products, like alarms or batteries; and/or (3) domestic and international regulatory compliance for connected devices (bonus points for NDAA and FedRAMP)
Excellent legal and business judgment with exceptional attention to detail
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines
US Employee Benefits
Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well‑being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Wellness/fitness benefits
Healthy lunches provided daily
Additional Information
You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time
Annual Pay Range 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. 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)
$155,000 - $240,000 USD
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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As set forth in Verkada’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
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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.
About the Role Are you a trade compliance or product regulatory rockstar looking to expand your scope? Have you had a lot of experience working with product and engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle, tackling issues relating to trade compliance, IoT hardware and software compliance, and government procurement? If so, we'd love to hear from you, especially if you also have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
OFAC and import/export compliance issues for high-tech products
licensing and regulatory compliance for highly regulated products, like alarms or batteries; and/or
domestic and international regulatory compliance for connected devices.
This role, which reports directly to Verkada’s AGC for Product Legal, merges trade compliance and product regulatory functions and will be integral to ensuring that Verkada stays ahead of expanding regulatory requirements as we continue to scale rapidly. If you enjoy building from the ground up, this role is for you! We are an “in the office” company and this role is based in our headquarters in San Mateo, CA.
What You’ll Do
Be a legal go-to for the product, engineering, supply chain and operations teams, supporting them on all regulatory compliance needs related to Verkada’s product offerings, including global trade compliance, product compliance, and government procurement requirements
Partner closely with supply chain team and outside counsel during hardware development to determine jurisdiction, end use/user guardrails and licensing requirements based on EAR, ITAR and OFAC
Simplify and distill complex, evolving legal frameworks into guidance that accelerates—not slows—product delivery
Help design and operationalize cross-functional compliance programs for the builder org and own the implementation of scalable workflows for product regulatory licenses, starting with licenses for the alarms products
Serve as a subject matter expert on product-related regulatory issues, including in relevant import/export and government procurement laws (e.g., NDAA/TAA/BAA), and support systematic documentation of our ongoing compliance with those laws
Develop global internal controls, risk monitoring, and audit frameworks for OFAC, ITAR and emerging AI-related export controls that scale with the business
Monitor new and emerging developments in applicable worldwide regulations and laws, and identify potential impacts on current and future Verkada product offerings
What You Bring
6 + years of compliance experience comprising a combination of trade compliance, software and/or hardware compliance, and regulatory support
Experience driving cross-functional collaboration at multinational, complex fast-growing global companies, preferably with high-tech B2B products
Experience implementing and maintaining compliance programs spanning many jurisdictions and product lines
Expertise in one or more of the following areas strongly preferred: (1) US import/export laws, specifically ITAR, EAR and OFAC; (2) licensing and regulatory compliance for highly regulated products, like alarms or batteries; and/or (3) domestic and international regulatory compliance for connected devices (bonus points for NDAA and FedRAMP)
Excellent legal and business judgment with exceptional attention to detail
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines
US Employee Benefits
Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well‑being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Wellness/fitness benefits
Healthy lunches provided daily
Additional Information
You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time
Annual Pay Range 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. 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)
$155,000 - $240,000 USD
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.
Interested in building your career at Verkada? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Verkada’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
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OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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