Verkada · 4 hours ago
Senior Backend Engineer - Intercom
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $300K/yr
7+ years expVerkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. The Senior Backend Engineer will work on building cloud-managed intercom systems, driving product development and collaborating with a dynamic team of engineers.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
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
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
Preferred
Experience with Kubernetes a plus
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.
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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