Senior Backend Engineer at Verkada

Who We AreVerkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100 companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.About the RoleWe are looking for experienced back-end engineers to join the Verkada Core Command team. We are scaling out the Auth, Users, Roles and Audit capabilities of Verkada's core products to service the largest organizations in the world. What You'll DoDesign scalable control planes and data primitives for all Verkada productsBuild scalable distributed systems capable of handling high traffic from hundreds of thousands of devices deployed around the world.Spin up new services in a microservices architectureWhat You BringDegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering4+ years of relevant industry experienceExperience in building and scaling access systems to millions of users around the worldStrong written and verbal communication skillsMastery of at least one of Python or GoExperience with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL)Experience with key-value storage systems (Redis, Memcached)Experience with distributed queueing (Kafka) and caching (Redis, Memcached)Experience with cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)Experience with ReactExperience with GRPC and API specificationsMust be willing and able to work onsite five days per weekUS Employee BenefitsVerkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to: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 plansNationwide medical, vision and dental coverageHealth Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving optionsExpanded mental health supportPaid parental leave policy & fertility benefitsTime off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick timeProfessional development stipendFertility StipendWellness/fitness benefitsHealthy lunches provided dailyCommuter benefitsAdditional InformationWe do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.Annual Pay RangeAt 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).Estimated Annual Pay Range$170,000 - $260,000 USDVerkada Is An Equal Opportunity EmployerAs 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.Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.