Senior Backend Engineer - Camera Foundation San Mateo, CA United States Software Engineering - [...]

Verkada; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a backend engineer, where you will lead the development of high-performance systems for cloud camera products. This role offers the chance to collaborate with top-tier engineers and tackle challenging problems while mentoring junior team members. The dynamic environment fosters growth and innovation, providing opportunities to learn new technologies and take ownership of major systems. With competitive compensation and generous benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing startup focused on enhancing physical security solutions.

Benefits

Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Wellness allowance

Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily

Generous paid parental leave policy

Fertility benefits

Clear career path with strong mentorship

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a software engineer with strong backend design skills.
• Familiarity with C++, Python, or Golang and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of large-scale backend systems and optimize existing software.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain software infrastructure for cloud products.

Skills

C++

Python

Golang

Scalable backend design

Cloud-based technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

San Mateo, CA United States

Who We Are

Verkada is a leader in cloud-based B2B physical security. Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms — integrated with a single cloud-based software platform.

Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.

Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices across three continents, 2,100+ full-time employees and 30,000+ customers across 70+ countries.

Overview:

The Camera Foundation team is on a mission to develop and enhance the software infrastructure supporting our cloud camera ecosystem. Operating across stacks, including backend, frontend, and embedded systems, we're committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

The team owns and builds large-scale distributed systems with among the largest QPS in Verkada. As a backend engineer in the team, you have the opportunity to work with top-tier engineers tackling the most challenging problems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of large-scale, high-performance backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain the software infrastructure for our cloud camera products.
• Optimize and enhance the performance of existing software components.
• Mentor junior software engineers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields.
• 4+ years of professional experience as a software engineer.
• Familiar with at least one of C++, Python, or Golang.
• Strong background in scalable backend design, with the ability to make sound design decisions.
• Familiar with common cloud-based technologies and services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

What to expect:

• Be surrounded by top tier engineers.
• Competitive compensation with exciting growth potential.
• Clear career path with strong mentorship.
• Teach and learn: You will learn new technologies while being entrusted with the technical ownership of major systems, and we hope to learn something from you in turn.
• Growth mindset: As a fast-growing startup, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth, and we want you to grow with us!
• Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off & 11 companywide paid holidays.
• Wellness allowance.
• Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily.
• Generous paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits.

Annual Pay Range

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs).

Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).

$130,000 - $280,000 USD

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.