AI Software Engineering Intern - Fall 2026 at Verkada in San Mateo, CA

Summary: Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. The AI Software Engineering Intern will focus on developing advanced intrusion alarms and personal safety solutions using multimodal data, while rapidly prototyping and scaling systems for real-world security challenges. Responsibilities: - Design and build AI-powered intrusion detection and alarm systems - Develop intelligent perimeter monitoring and real-time threat detection capabilities - Work with multimodal data (video, audio, and sensor inputs) to create robust safety systems - Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate on new ideas from concept to deployment - Explore and integrate large-scale video and audio models for perception and anomaly detection - Optimize systems for real-time performance across edge and cloud environments - Collaborate cross-functionally to define product direction and deliver impactful safety solutions Required Qualifications: - Ability to work at Verkada HQ during fall 2026 (proposed internship dates: August 31 - December 18) - Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or similar technical field of study and graduating by June 2027 - Experience in AI or Machine Learning, gained through either an internship or research - Strong ability to quickly build and iterate on new ideas in ambiguous problem spaces - Experience or interest in working with video, audio, and sensor data - Familiarity with modern machine learning approaches, especially multimodal or large models - Comfort experimenting with and applying large video and audio language models - Solid engineering skills with a focus on shipping production-ready systems - Ability to balance rapid prototyping with scalable, reliable system design - Self-driven mindset with a bias toward action and exploration Required Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Multimodal Data Processing, Video Data Processing, Audio Data Processing, Sensor Data Processing, Large Video, Audio Models, Real-time Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection Systems, Production-ready Software Engineering, Rapid Prototyping, Self-driven Mindset Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall Benefits: We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa., Monthly housing stipend in addition to a competitive hourly wage, Daily lunch catered onsite, complimentary barista-made drinks, and fully stocked snacks to keep you fueled, Intern-exclusive events and mixers, including opportunities to connect with other interns across different teams, Cross-functional collaboration opportunities, giving you real exposure to how teams work together at Verkada, Lunch & Learns with company executives — hear directly from leaders and gain insight into building a successful career, And more! From team-building activities to mentorship opportunities, we’re here to support your growth every step of the way