Verkada is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will have ownership of one or more projects, working across the full software stack to build the latest iterations of Verkada's flagship software. The role requires 4+ years of industry experience, a strong background in backend software engineering, and expertise in relational databases and languages such as Python or GoLang.
Requirements
- BS or a graduate degree in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering, or science
- 4+ years of industry backend software engineering experience
- 2+ years of professional experience as a backend engineer at a rapidly growing start up or innovative company
- Experience driving technical direction and leading teams on project execution
- Architect scalable systems and design latency sensitive applications
- Experience collaborating cross functionally to design complex systems with simple and robust backend APIs
- History of shipping out significant products
- Ownership mentality, resolving problems that span beyond team boundaries
- Deep expertise with relational databases
- Demonstrated expertise in either Python or GoLang
- Experience with Kubernetes a plus
Benefits
- Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs
- Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
- Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
- Expanded mental health support
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
- Professional development stipend
- Fertility Stipend
- Wellness/fitness benefits
- Healthy lunches provided daily
- Commuter benefits