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Senior Backend Engineer

Verkada
Location
San Mateo, CA United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Core Services
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering
  • 4+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience in building and scaling access systems to millions of users around the world
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Mastery of at least one of Python or Go
  • Experience with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL)
Nice to have
  • Experience with React
  • Experience with GRPC and API specifications
What the job really is

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Verkada, you will be part of the Core Command team, focusing on scaling the Auth, Users, Roles, and Audit capabilities of Verkada's core products. Your responsibilities will include designing scalable control planes, building distributed systems to handle high traffic, and developing new services in a microservices architecture.

Benefits
  • Healthcare programs with 100% premium coverage for employees under at least one plan
  • Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Expanded mental health support
  • Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Things to weigh
  • No remote work options mentioned; must work onsite five days a week
  • Annual pay range provided, but no specific salary offered until after assessment of skills and experience
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Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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