Senior Backend Engineer — Build Scalable Workplace Platform

Verkada; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Verkada is seeking a senior backend engineer to own backend systems end-to-end, driving projects from conception to production. You will architect scalable, latency-sensitive services used across the globe and work closely with frontend and mobile teams to deliver robust APIs.

The role requires leading technical direction and mentoring peers in a fast-growing environment. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of backend experience, strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL preferred), and familiarity with

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry backend software engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Python or GoLang.
• Experience driving technical direction and leading teams on project execution.
• Architect scalable systems and design latency sensitive applications for distributed deployments.
• Experience with relational databases, PostgreSQL is a plus.
• Kubernetes experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own backend systems end-to-end and drive projects from idea to production.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to design robust backend APIs.
• Architect scalable, latency-sensitive backend services deployed globally.
• Drive technical direction and coach engineers on best practices.

Skills

Backend engineering

Python or GoLang

Relational databases

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

Architect scalable systems

Distributed systems

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering, or Sciences

Job description

Verkada is seeking a senior backend engineer to own backend systems end-to-end, driving projects from conception to production. You will architect scalable, latency-sensitive services used across the globe and work closely with frontend and mobile teams to deliver robust APIs.

The role requires leading technical direction and mentoring peers in a fast-growing environment. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of backend experience, strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL preferred), and familiarity with