Backend Software Engineer - University Graduate 2026

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>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.<br><br>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.</p></div><h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3> <div>We 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.</div> <div> </div> <div>We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our HQ in San Mateo, CA. </div> <h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3> <div> <ul> <li>Build scalable distributed systems capable of handling high traffic from 100s of thousands of devices deployed around the world</li> <li>Work with high concurrency key-value storage systems (Redis, DynamoDB)</li> <li>Work with Postgres relational databases</li> <li>Work with logging and message passing technologies like Kafka and SQS</li> <li>Deploy services via Terraform and Kubernetes</li> <li>Develop large scale systems to interact with and configure products remotely</li> <li>Define and improve low-latency, high-throughput, high-reliability microservice architectures</li> <li>Design and develop features incorporating cutting edge computer vision</li> <li>Design clean APIs and implement them using Python and/or Go</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What You Bring</strong></h3> <ul> <li>BS/MS in Computer Science or similar technical field of study</li> <li>Internship experience developing and launching products</li> <li>Working knowledge of Python and/or Go</li> <li>Comfortable working in an agile team software development environment</li> <li>Familiarity with REST APIs, ability to read python server code a plus</li> <li>Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week</li> </ul> <h3><strong>US Employee Benefits</strong></h3> <div> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage</li> <li>Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options</li> <li>Expanded mental healt ... (truncated, view full listing at source)