Senior Backend Software Engineer

Who We Are
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
We are a small, dynamic team and are looking for software engineers who thrive in a high growth environment working alongside teammates to launch products and features that will be utilized by customers across the globe. As part of the Software Engineering team, you'll have ownership of one or more projects on various product or platform facing teams. You will work across the full software stack and collaborate cross functionally to build the latest iterations of Verkada's flagship software, enabling our best-in-class security systems.

We consider our team a startup within a startup, with a fair amount of ownership and autonomy. You'll be working alongside a dynamic team of mobile, and frontend engineers to develop this product line.

Who You Are

• Excited by new products and startups
• You think about delivering best-in-class products and experiences - not features
• You can take a less-than-fully-fleshed-out product idea and drive it to completion
• BS or a graduate degree in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering, or science

What You Bring

• 4+ years of industry backend software engineering experience
• 2+ years of professional experience as a backend engineer at a rapidly growing start up or innovative company.
• Experience driving technical direction and leading teams on project execution
• Architect scalable systems and design latency sensitive applications for our Intercoms deployed around the world.
• Experience collaborating cross functionally to design complex systems with simple and robust backend APIs
• History of shipping out significant products. We are looking for someone who can own backend systems end-to-end.
• Ownership mentality, resolving problems that span beyond team boundaries
• Deep expertise with relational databases. Postgres experience a plus
• Demonstrated expertise in either Python or GoLang
• Experience with Kubernetes a plus
• Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week

US 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 - 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