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Head of Federal Channel
Verkada INC · 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C. United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 55 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 19 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Verkada INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Head of People Partners - US Sales” (Human Resources Managers) in CA: $175k–$180k, median $178k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Verkada INC
The US Department of Labor certified 55 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 19 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Who We Are Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation , more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it. You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries. About the Role As our Head of Federal Channel , you'll drive Verkada's Federal revenue growth through new and existing channel partners. This is a 100% channel-focused role, you will not carry a direct sales territory. This role goes beyond traditional channel management, it requires building enablement programs from scratch and driving internal alignment with existing distribution partners. You'll work closely with the Head of Federal and their team to build and execute the partner strategy that surfaces new business across a nationwide portfolio of Federal partners and geographies. Your success is directly tied to the Head of Federal's revenue target, with a goal of sourcing 50% of Federal revenue through the channel. You'll manage a large portfolio of Federal partners, building joint accountability plans, identifying whitespace, confirming pipeline, and executing strategic plans that tie directly to the Federal Division's goals. This is an individual contributor role. It requires hands-on execution and a focus on deal registrations and booked revenue against Federal Division targets. Close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Verkada's corporate Partner team is essential to your success and to the health of our Federal channel business. What You'll Do • Own, manage, and grow Verkada's Federal channel business by developing and expanding relationships across a defined portfolio of certified partners: value-added resellers (VARs), distributors, and strategic partners. • Build trusted executive relationships across the partner ecosystem, from front-line sellers to C-level leadership, to drive long-term, mutual business growth. • Partner with the Federal sales team to identify, develop, and close strategic opportunities across Federal customers. • Create and execute quarterly business plans with partners to generate pipeline, grow revenue, and expand into new markets. • Design and deliver sales enablement and technical training that empowers partner organizations to sell and support Verkada, including clearly communicating partner economics (e.g., protected margin, deal registration value) to drive the right partner behavior. • Lead partner marketing initiatives and co-selling activities to generate demand and accelerate deals. • Drive enablement and accountability across distribution partners, including close collaboration with internal teams managing key distributor relationships to accelerate program execution. • Serve as the voice of the Federal channel inside Verkada, advocating for partner needs and driving alignment with internal sales, marketing, and product teams. • Associate pipeline and deal