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Senior Backend Engineer - Device Platform

Verkada
Location
San Mateo, CA United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Core Services
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of experience building backend services with consistency, latency, and uptime guarantees at scale
  • Fluency in at least one server language (Python or Go preferred; adjacent languages like Ruby or JavaScript welcome)
  • Skilled at listening to other engineering teams and shaping shared technical direction
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for FedRAMP compliance
  • Onsite presence five days per week
What the job really is

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Device Platform team at Verkada, you will design and lead major platform features, focusing on the backend systems that connect cloud services with hardware devices. Your role will involve operational improvements, mentoring team members, and collaborating with other engineering teams to shape the platform's roadmap. The position requires a strong emphasis on communication and execution, as you work to scale the platform to support millions of devices.

Benefits
  • Healthcare programs with premiums 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
  • Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Expanded mental health support
  • Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
  • Flexible PTO and personal sick time
Things to weigh
  • No visa sponsorship offered for this role
  • Role requires onsite presence five days a week
  • Pay range is broad and may vary based on multiple factors
  • Focus on operational improvements may imply a need for maintenance of existing systems
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