Joblaze summary

In this role, the Backend Software Engineer will focus on building scalable distributed systems that support Verkada's security solutions, ensuring they can handle high traffic from numerous devices worldwide. Key skills include proficiency in Python or Go, experience with databases like Postgres and Redis, and familiarity with microservice architectures and deployment tools such as Terraform and Kubernetes. This position is ideal for recent graduates with internship experience in software development, looking to contribute to a rapidly growing tech company. Verkada emphasizes a collaborative in-office culture, fostering teamwork and innovation.

Joblaze insights

Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 4, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page November 6, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
Starts above 46% of 13 comparable junior backend roles we track (median $120,000 across 10 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Backend Software Engineer - University Graduate 2027 role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Mateo, CA United States.
What's the salary range?: Verkada lists $120,000–$140,000 for this role.
Where is the role based?: Verkada is hiring for this position in San Mateo, CA United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: DynamoDB, Go, Kafka, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Python.
Does Verkada sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: Verkada targets junior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Backend Software Engineer - University Graduate 2027 role at Verkada.

From the original posting

Who We Are

About the Role

We are looking for software engineers who thrive in a high growth environment working alongside teammates to launch products and features that will be utilized by customers across the globe. As part of the Software Engineering team, you’ll have ownership of one or more projects on various product or platform facing teams. You will work across the full software stack and collaborate cross functionally to build the latest iterations of Verkada’s flagship software, enabling our best-in-class security systems.

We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our HQ in San Mateo, CA.

What You'll Do

Build scalable distributed systems capable of handling high traffic from 100s of thousands of devices deployed around the world
Work with high concurrency key-value storage systems (Redis, DynamoDB)
Work with Postgres relational databases
Work with logging and message passing technologies like Kafka and SQS
Deploy services via Terraform and Kubernetes
Develop large scale systems to interact with and configure products remotely
Define and improve low-latency, high-throughput, high-reliability microservice architectures
Design and develop features incorporating cutting edge computer vision
Design clean APIs and implement them using Python and/or Go

What You Bring

BS/MS in Computer Science or similar technical field of study
Internship experience developing and launching products
Working knowledge of Python and/or Go
Comfortable working in an agile team software development environment
Familiarity with REST APIs, ability to read python server code a plus
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week

US Employee Benefits

Verkada 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 plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Starting January 2027, Verkada will match a portion of an employee’s 401(k) contributions based on eligible earnings. Match vests on 2 year anniversary
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and 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
Wellness/fitness benefits
Healthy lunches provided daily
Commuter benefits

Additional Information

We 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 Range

Estimated Annual Pay Range

$120,000—$140,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Backend Software Engineer - University Graduate 2027