Senior-Staff Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure
VerkadaSan Mateo, CA United StatesPosted 26 February 2026
Job Description
<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>
<p>As a Senior Software Engineer on this team, you will help architect, design and develop projects targeted at making Verkada’s infrastructure the most reliable and cost efficient while scaling to millions of connected devices. Example projects include rolling out a service mesh or designing a cost efficient service ingesting and storing terabytes of video footage. You'll have the opportunity to lead cross-team efforts, mentor your team members and establish engineering best practices across the entire organization.</p>
<p>We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires you to be onsite at our HQ in San Mateo, CA.</p>
<h3 class="p-rich_text_section"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">What You'll Do</strong></h3>
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<li>Identify and lead critical efforts related to scalability, reliability and efficiency;</li>
<li>Influence the features and direction of our platform with your own ideas;</li>
<li>Provide technical support for engineers on team;</li>
<li>Align with product and org objectives, and coordinate with cross-functional teams on delivering key results.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="p-rich_text_section"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">What You Bring</strong></h3>
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<li>Must have a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or similar technical field of study</li>
<li>Experience and enthusiasm for learning about new infrastructure products, features, and strategies</li>
<li>Comfortable with working at the frontier of infrastructure and software development</li>
<li>Experience in Python and/or Go</li>
<li>Experience with one of the major cloud platforms (preferably AWS)</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communications</li>
<li>Experience with Terraform is preferred</li>
<li>Experience with Kubernetes is preferred</li>
<li>Experience with a service mesh such as Istio is preferred</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="p-rich_text_section"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">US Employee Benefits</strong></h3>
<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 health support</li>
<li>Paid parental leave policy fertility benefits</li>
<li>Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time</li>
<li>Professional development stipend</li>
<li>Fertility stipend </li>
<li>Wellness/fitness benefits</li>
<li>Healthy lunches provided daily</li>
<li>Commuter benefits</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="p-rich_text_section"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Additional Information</strong></h3>
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<li>We do sponsor and take over sponsorship ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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