Joblaze summary

In this role, the Senior Backend Engineer focuses on developing and enhancing cloud-managed access control systems, collaborating closely with a team of engineers across various disciplines. Key skills include proficiency in server programming languages like Python or Go, along with experience in designing scalable distributed systems. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with over five years of experience who thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and are eager to take ownership of complex projects. The team operates with a startup mentality, emphasizing autonomy and innovation.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 25, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page October 25, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Verkada: San Mateo, CA United States.
Salary band is below the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
Starts above 13% of 163 comparable senior backend roles in United States that list Python we track (median $173,000 across 65 companies). See Python salary trends
Python appears in 41.5% of 528 comparable senior backend roles in United States; Go appears in 30.9% of 528 comparable senior backend roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Backend Engineer - Access Control role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Mateo, CA, United States.
What's the salary range?: Verkada lists $150,000–$300,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Backend Engineer - Access Control 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: Go, 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 senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Backend Engineer - Access Control role at Verkada.

From the original posting

Who We Are

About the Role

We are a small, dynamic team focused on building cloud-managed access control systems. Access Control is our second major product line. Our Access Control solution allows users to manage their doors, schedules, and user credentials from virtually anywhere on their laptop or phone.

We consider our team a startup within a startup, with a fair amount of ownership and autonomy. You’ll be working alongside a dynamic team of firmware, backend, and frontend engineers to develop this product line.

What You'll Do

Excited by new products and startups
You think about delivering best-in-class products and experiences - not features
You can take a less-than-fully-fleshed-out product idea and drive it to completion
Self-motivated problem solver: At Verkada, you will tackle large, complex problems with no clear answers.
Teach and learn: You will learn new technologies while being entrusted with the technical ownership of major systems, and we hope to learn something from you in turn.
Growth mindset: As a fast-growing startup, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth, and we want you to grow with us!

What You Bring

BS or a graduate degree in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering, or science
5+ years of industry software engineering experience
Proficiency in at least one common server programming language (Python, Go)
Experience in scalable distributed system design, including databases, queues and blob storage
Experience working in an agile team software development environment
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week

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
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
Fertility 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

$150,000—$300,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Senior Backend Engineer - Access Control