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Verkada · 5 months ago

Senior Backend Engineer - Intercom

positionSan Mateo, CA United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$160K/yr - $260K/yr
date7+ years exp

Verkada is a company that provides integrated cloud-based software for building security, and they are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their dynamic team focused on developing cloud-managed intercom systems. The role involves architecting scalable systems and leading project execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to design robust backend APIs.

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Responsibilities

Drive technical direction and lead teams on project execution
Architect scalable systems and design latency sensitive applications for our Intercoms deployed around the world
Collaborate cross functionally to design complex systems with simple and robust backend APIs
Own backend systems end-to-end
Resolve problems that span beyond team boundaries

Qualification

Backend software engineeringArchitect scalable systemsPythonGoLangRelational databasesKubernetesCross-functional collaborationOwnership mentality

Required

BS or a graduate degree in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering, or science
7+ 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

Preferred

Experience with Kubernetes a plus

Benefits

Sales incentives
Discretionary bonuses
Equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)

Company

Verkada

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A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada protects people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform.
dateFounded in 2016
location
San Mateo, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.verkada.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$814.3M
Key Investors
CapitalGGeneral CatalystAlkeon Capital
2025-12-03Series Unknown· $20M
2025-09-01Debt Financing· $150M
2025-02-19Series E· $200M

Leadership Team

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Filip Kaliszan
Founder & CEO
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Benjamin Bercovitz
Co-founder
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