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Staff Backend Engineer - Device Platform

Verkada builds integrated, cloud-first physical security products and is expanding its Core Platform team to power an operating system for buildings. They are seeking experienced backend engineers to architect and implement scalable, distributed services that support hundreds of thousands of deployed IoT devices, drive technical direction, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

  • 6+ years of backend engineering experience
  • Proficiency in at least one server language (Python or Go)
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and high-concurrency architectures
  • Experience with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL) and key-value stores (Redis, DynamoDB)
  • Experience building and deploying microservices
  • Proven ability to lead technical direction and mentor engineers
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable distributed systems to handle high traffic from hundreds of thousands of devices globally
  • Develop and maintain high-concurrency key-value storage solutions (Redis, DynamoDB)
  • Create and deploy new services within a microservices architecture
  • Work with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL) for transactional and analytical needs
  • Own system architecture, drive technical direction, and deliver end-to-end projects
  • Mentor and help grow junior engineers, providing technical leadership and code reviews
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement product features

Education

  • Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage (employee premiums covered)
  • HSA with employer contributions and FSA options
  • Expanded mental health support and wellness benefits
  • Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, and fertility stipend
  • Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and firmwide extended holidays
  • Professional development stipend
  • Daily healthy lunches and commuter benefits
  • Visa sponsorship / transfer assistance when applicable
  • Potential additional compensation including bonuses and RSUs
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October 18, 2025
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