Verkada · 7 hours ago
Security Software Engineer - University Graduate 2026
San Mateo, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yrVerkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. They are seeking a Security Software Engineer who will work on building scalable distributed systems and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance Verkada's global security systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Build scalable distributed systems capable of handling high traffic from 100s of thousands of devices deployed around the world
Work with high concurrency key-value storage systems (Redis, DynamoDB)
Work with Postgres relational databases
Work with logging and message passing technologies like Kafka and SQS
Deploy services via Terraform and Kubernetes
Develop large scale systems to interact with and configure products remotely
Define and improve low-latency, high-throughput, high-reliability microservice architectures
Design and develop features incorporating cutting edge computer vision
Design clean APIs and implement them using Python and/or Go
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Computer Science or similar technical field of study
Internship experience developing and launching products
Familiar with: Python or Golang, Distributed Systems, Operating Systems, AWS, Docker, etc
Working knowledge of Python and/or Go
Comfortable working in an agile team software development environment
Familiarity with REST APIs, ability to read python server code a plus
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
Benefits
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 Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Professional development stipend
Fertility Stipend
Wellness/fitness benefits
Healthy lunches provided daily
Commuter benefits
Company
Verkada
A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada protects people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform.
Founded in 2016
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$814.3MKey Investors
CapitalGGeneral CatalystAlkeon Capital
2025-12-03Series Unknown· $20M
2025-09-01Debt Financing· $150M
2025-02-19Series E· $200M
Leadership Team
Filip Kaliszan
Founder & CEO
Benjamin Bercovitz
Co-founder
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