Backend Engineer for Growth Initiatives

About UsAt Verkada, we are revolutionizing the way organizations ensure the safety of their people and assets through an integrated, AI-driven platform. As a frontrunner in the realm of cloud-based physical security, we empower organizations to enhance safety and operational efficiency with a unified software solution that encompasses video surveillance, acc…

About UsAt Verkada, we are revolutionizing the way organizations safeguard their people and property through our cutting-edge, AI-driven platform. As a frontrunner in cloud-based physical security, we empower businesses to enhance safety and operational efficiency with our unified software ecosystem, which encompasses video surveillance, access management, environmental monitoring, alarm systems, intercom solutions, and visitor tracking.Trusted by over 30,000 organizations globally, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, Verkada serves as the essential physical security layer that simplifies management, promotes intelligent oversight, and supports scalable implementation. Since our inception in 2016, we have experienced remarkable growth, expanding to 15 offices and employing over 2,200 dedicated professionals.Position OverviewAs a Staff Frontend Engineer on our Growth team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Verkada's online presence. You will be responsible for driving the development of innovative and impactful web experiences that embody modern design aesthetics. Your collaboration with design, marketing, and engineering teams will focus on scaling and optimizing verkada.com and related user-facing subdomains. Your initiatives will include experimenting with high-impact user interfaces to stimulate growth and implementing best practices to enhance business operations.We are looking for a candidate with a growth-oriented mindset, proven leadership abilities, and a history of taking projects from concept to completion while making strategic, data-informed decisions. You will report directly to our Growth Engineering Manager.Your ResponsibilitiesLead ongoing enhancements to Verkada’s website and microsites, ensuring the impeccable execution of creative, visually appealing designs.Collaborate with the Growth team to conceive and implement growth experiments that drive organic traffic.Develop and integrate platforms for A/B testing and performance optimization.Establish operational workflows that improve team productivity, foster collaboration, and encourage continuous learning and engineering excellence.Ensure that web assets are designed with scalability, performance, and SEO best practices in mind.

About WisdomAIAt WisdomAI, we are committed to democratizing data access and insights. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to leverage data for informed decision-making. With the advent of Generative AI, we have the unique opportunity to revolutionize how insights are accessed within enterprises. Now is an exciting time to join us as we partner with several Fortune 100 companies and are at a pivotal stage where your contributions will significantly shape our product and engineering strategies.Role OverviewWe are seeking a talented Backend Engineer to become a part of our founding team. In this role, you will be instrumental in constructing efficient, secure, and highly scalable machine learning and data pipelines.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop large-scale data pipelines to efficiently process latency-sensitive analytical tasks.Utilize modern cloud infrastructure to create cost-effective and scalable systems.Collaborate closely with customers and founders to define the product and engineering trajectory.Contribute to shaping the engineering culture and technology stack within the organization.QualificationsProven experience in developing large-scale data pipelines.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.Previous experience in a startup or fast-paced environment is highly desirable.

Verkada’s Alarms team develops the backend systems behind the company’s security products. As a Senior Backend Engineer, this role centers on building and enhancing the technology that supports the alarms platform and its user experience. What you will do Design, build, and maintain backend services for Alarms products Work closely with other engineers to improve system reliability and performance Optimize backend systems to support both new and existing security features Location This role is based onsite in San Mateo, CA, United States.

Who We AreAt Verkada, we are revolutionizing the way organizations safeguard their personnel and facilities through an innovative, AI-driven platform. As a frontrunner in cloud-based physical security solutions, we empower organizations to enhance safety and operational efficiency with a unified software system that integrates video surveillance, access management, environmental sensors, alarm systems, intercoms, and visitor tracking.With over 30,000 organizations globally, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, relying on Verkada for their physical security needs, we offer streamlined management, smart control, and scalable solutions. Established in 2016, Verkada has experienced rapid growth with 15 offices and a dedicated team of over 2,200 employees.About the RoleJoin our agile and high-energy team focused on developing state-of-the-art cloud-managed access control systems. Our Access Control product line is essential, enabling users to oversee their door operations, scheduling, and user credentials seamlessly from their laptops or mobile devices.We envision our team as a startup within a startup, granting significant ownership and autonomy. You will collaborate with a talented group of firmware, backend, and frontend engineers to drive this product line forward.What You'll DoBe passionate about innovative products and the startup ecosystemFocus on delivering exceptional products and user experiences rather than just featuresTransform nascent product ideas into fully realized solutionsExhibit self-motivation and problem-solving skills to tackle significant challenges without predefined solutionsEngage in a collaborative learning environment where you will gain new skills while taking technical ownership of key systemsEmbrace a growth mindset; as our startup expands, we welcome the opportunity for personal and professional development alongside our teamWhat You BringA Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related fieldA minimum of 3 years of professional software engineering experienceProficiency in at least one widely-used server-side programming language (such as Python or Go)Experience designing scalable distributed systems, including databases, queues, and blob storageFamiliarity with agile software development methodologiesA willingness and ability to work on-site five days a week

Who We AreAt Verkada, we are revolutionizing the way organizations safeguard their personnel and premises with our innovative, AI-driven platform. As a frontrunner in cloud-based physical security, we empower organizations to enhance safety and operational efficiency through a unified software platform offering solutions such as video surveillance, access control, air quality monitoring, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.With over 30,000 organizations globally, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, Verkada is trusted as the essential physical security layer that streamlines management, provides intelligent control, and supports scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, our rapid growth has led to 15 offices and a team of over 2,200 dedicated employees.About the TeamOur Alerts and Operations team is pivotal within the Verkada ecosystem, ensuring customers receive timely notifications for critical live events, such as the presence of persons of interest in buildings, unauthorized door access after hours, or simply knowing when to allow delivery personnel in. We are responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive systems for Events, Alerts, and Notifications, processing over 500 million events weekly from a global network of devices.Our systems facilitate real-time event processing from Verkada's extensive device fleet, delivering smart, actionable alerts across various channels, including email, SMS, push notifications, and webhooks.In 2025, we introduced Operations, a suite of features tailored for clients monitoring essential infrastructure with dedicated security teams, starting with enhanced collaboration tools and expanding integration capabilities.We are actively investigating how AI can empower our customers to utilize our products more effectively and respond promptly to events, while consistently enhancing the reliability and intelligence of our alerting systems.

About Us:At Fireworks AI, we are revolutionizing the landscape of generative AI infrastructure. Our advanced platform provides the highest quality models with unparalleled speed and scalability in inference. We have been recognized as the industry leader in Large Language Model (LLM) inference speed and are committed to innovative projects, including our proprietary function calling and multimodal models. As a Series C company valued at $4 billion, we are backed by esteemed investors such as Benchmark, Sequoia, Lightspeed, Index, and Evantic. Our team consists of passionate builders, many of whom are veterans from Meta PyTorch and Google Vertex AI.The Role:As a vital contributor to our backend systems, you will help shape the foundation of Fireworks:Our primary web applicationModel and fine-tuning job orchestrationBilling and enterprise functionalitiesUser accounts, organization management, and access controlsPolicy enforcement and governanceAPIs and developer toolsAnd many exciting projects!This is platform engineering with tangible product impact. Your contributions will directly influence how our customers interact with AI. You will collaborate closely with product, frontend, infrastructure, and go-to-market teams to deliver comprehensive features rather than just completing tickets.

Who We AreAt Verkada, we are revolutionizing the way organizations secure their spaces and safeguard their people through an integrated, AI-driven platform. As a frontrunner in cloud physical security, we empower over 30,000 organizations globally—including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies—to enhance safety and operational efficiency through a unified software solution that encompasses video surveillance, access control, air quality monitoring, alarms, intercom systems, and visitor management. Established in 2016, Verkada has experienced rapid growth, currently operating 15 offices with a workforce of over 2,200 dedicated professionals.About the RoleJoin our Camera Foundation team, which is dedicated to advancing the software infrastructure of our cloud camera ecosystem. We operate across diverse stacks, including backend, frontend, and embedded systems, and are committed to delivering innovative solutions that cater to the dynamic needs of our clientele.As a backend engineer on our team, you will play a pivotal role in developing large-scale distributed systems that handle some of the highest query per second (QPS) operations at Verkada. Collaborate with exceptional engineers and tackle complex challenges head-on.What You’ll DoLead the design and development of high-performance backend systems at scale.Work closely with cross-functional teams to create, improve, and maintain the software infrastructure for our cloud camera solutions.Enhance and optimize the performance of existing software components.Mentor and guide junior software engineers to foster their growth.What You BringA Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.A minimum of 4 years of professional experience as a software engineer.Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C++, Python, or Golang.A robust understanding of scalable backend architecture and the ability to make informed design choices.Familiarity with prevalent cloud technologies and services.A strong capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team dynamic.Willingness to work onsite five days a week.What to ExpectCollaborate with top-tier engineering talent.Receive competitive compensation with significant growth potential.Enjoy a clear career progression path with dedicated mentorship.Engage in a culture of teaching and learning, where you will acquire new technologies while sharing your expertise.

Join the zaimler TeamIn a world where AI agents often struggle with fragmented enterprise data, zaimler is pioneering a transformative solution. Our platform serves as the context infrastructure for the agentic era, enabling AI agents to comprehend and reason over data with unparalleled accuracy. By automatically discovering domain knowledge and mapping intricate relationships, we empower AI systems to perform real-time inference rather than mere data retrieval.Founded by industry veterans, including Biswajit Das, former VP Engineering at Truera, and Sofus Macskassy, ex-Director of Engineering at LinkedIn, zaimler is a dynamic, seed-stage company. Our senior team is collaborating with major enterprises across various sectors, including insurance, travel, and technology. If you are passionate about building the foundational infrastructure for the next generation of AI, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us.About the PositionWe are on the lookout for a skilled Backend Engineer who has extensive experience in microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will be proficient in developing and managing distributed backend systems, utilizing technologies such as Java, Ray, PostGres, and Kubernetes. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and scaling the core microservices that drive our AI and data platform.Your responsibilities will include defining service boundaries, creating robust APIs, and ensuring seamless communication across our ingestion, extraction, and knowledge graph systems. We seek an individual with strong backend engineering fundamentals and a proven track record of delivering high-quality production systems in fast-paced environments.

Role Overview Verkada is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer for the Device Platform team in San Mateo, CA. This position focuses on building and maintaining backend systems that support Verkada’s device offerings. What You Will Do Design and implement scalable backend infrastructure for device solutions. Work closely with engineering, product, and security teams to improve system performance and reliability. Apply strong security practices throughout backend development. Location This role is based in San Mateo, CA, United States.

About Tarro:At Tarro, we are dedicated to transforming the way small brick-and-mortar restaurants operate. By alleviating the operational burdens they face, we create a seamless connection between these establishments and their customers through our innovative multi-product ecosystem. Our offerings include AI-driven order taking, delivery solutions, payment processing, and point-of-sale systems, all designed to empower restaurant owners.We prioritize our customers, working backwards from their needs to ensure mutual success. The U.S. restaurant industry represents a colossal $1 trillion total addressable market (TAM), yet it remains largely underserved by current technology. While larger chains invest in expensive tech, we believe that small restaurant owners deserve equitable access to cutting-edge tools at affordable prices.Having been profitable for nearly a decade, Tarro has experienced an impressive 5x growth in revenue over the past four years. Following our last fundraising round in mid-2022, which valued the company at $450 million, we have continued to expand our customer base, enhance product offerings, and grow our team. Thousands of devoted restaurants trust Tarro, impacting nearly 20 million customers. We are proud to have been recognized as one of Built In’s top companies to work for in 2023.To discover more about our culture, values, and how you can assist in the success of mom-and-pop restaurants, visit us here! Helping restaurants thrive, not just survive.

Verkada seeks a Senior Backend Engineer based in San Mateo, CA. This position centers on creating and maintaining backend systems that support Verkada’s security products. Role overview The Senior Backend Engineer will design and implement infrastructure that can scale to meet the demands of modern security solutions. The work involves ensuring reliability and efficiency across the systems that power Verkada’s offerings. What you will do Build and maintain backend systems that support security products Design infrastructure with scalability in mind Focus on delivering reliable and efficient solutions Location This role is based in San Mateo, CA, United States.

Who We AreAt Verkada, we are revolutionizing the way organizations safeguard their personnel and properties through an integrated, AI-driven platform. As a frontrunner in cloud-based physical security, Verkada empowers organizations to enhance safety and operational efficiency via a unified software solution that encompasses video surveillance, access control, air quality monitoring, alarm systems, intercoms, and visitor management. Trusted by over 30,000 organizations globally, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, Verkada serves as the essential layer of physical security for streamlined management, intelligent oversight, and scalable implementations. Established in 2016, Verkada has experienced rapid growth, operating 15 offices and employing over 2,200 full-time professionals.About the TeamThe Alerts and Operations team plays a crucial role within the Verkada ecosystem, ensuring that our clients receive timely notifications about critical events, such as unauthorized access or deliveries. We are responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive systems for Events, Alerts, and Notifications, processing over 500 million events weekly from a vast network of devices worldwide. Our systems are designed to manage real-time data, delivering actionable alerts through various channels including email, SMS, push notifications, and webhooks.In 2025, we introduced Operations, a suite of features tailored for clients monitoring vital infrastructure with dedicated security teams, commencing with enhanced collaboration tools and expanded integration capabilities. We are continually investigating how AI can optimize our products for greater efficiency and effective event responses, while also enhancing the reliability and intelligence of our alerting systems.

Who We AreAt Verkada, we are revolutionizing the way organizations safeguard their people and properties through our advanced, AI-driven platform. As a frontrunner in cloud-based physical security, we enable businesses to enhance safety and operational efficiency via a cohesive software solution that encompasses video surveillance, access control, air quality monitoring, alarm systems, intercoms, and visitor management.With over 30,000 organizations globally, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, relying on Verkada for their security needs, we are proud to serve as the backbone of safety, facilitating easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Established in 2016, Verkada has seen rapid growth with 15 offices and a team of over 2,200 dedicated employees.About the RoleWe are seeking a talented backend software engineer with robust data analysis expertise to join our camera fleet management team. In this role, you will create the data infrastructure and analytical tools that drive our safe release operations across over a million camera devices. This position merges traditional backend engineering with data pipeline development, log analysis, and metrics-focused insights.Firmware releases for our cameras include essential updates, such as new AI models, and assessing their impact necessitates advanced data analysis at scale. You will develop the pipelines, dashboards, and analytical tools that assist us in detecting anomalies, tracking release health, and ensuring the success of every deployment. Your contributions will directly influence our data-driven decision-making processes for releases that affect our customers and our brand reputation.Every decision regarding releases impacts hundreds of thousands of cameras in operation. The data pipelines you establish and the insights you provide will determine whether we can confidently proceed with a release or need to pause a problematic rollout. You will be the engineering force behind our culture of data-driven releases.You will collaborate closely with the Systems Software Engineer leading the team to build a resilient data infrastructure—encompassing ingestion pipelines that process high-volume logs to SQL queries that reveal critical insights and real-time monitoring dashboards.

Join Verkada as a Backend Software Engineering Intern for Fall 2026! This unique opportunity allows you to collaborate with industry-leading engineers while gaining hands-on experience in software development. You will be involved in designing, implementing, and maintaining backend systems that are crucial to our innovative security solutions.As part of our team, you will work on real-world projects that will enhance your technical skills and provide valuable insights into the software engineering lifecycle.

Verkada seeks a Senior Backend Software Engineer for the Workplace Products team based in San Mateo, CA. This group develops and maintains backend systems that power a range of workplace solutions for clients. Key responsibilities Design and build backend systems tailored for workplace products Collaborate with fellow engineers to enhance the user experience Support projects aimed at helping clients streamline operations Role focus This position centers on creating reliable backend infrastructure to support workplace products. The work involves both technical design and hands-on implementation, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and improving client outcomes.

Join Verkada as a Growth Manager, where you will spearhead innovative strategies to drive customer engagement and accelerate business growth. In this pivotal role, you will analyze market trends, implement targeted marketing initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results. Your ability to think strategically and execute tactically will be essential in achieving our ambitious growth objectives.

About UsAt Verkada, we are revolutionizing the way organizations safeguard their people and assets through an innovative, AI-driven platform. As a frontrunner in cloud-based physical security, we empower over 30,000 global organizations, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, to enhance safety and operational efficiency with our unified software solutions, which encompass video security, access control, environmental monitoring, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.Founded in 2016, Verkada has rapidly expanded to 15 offices worldwide, employing over 2,200 dedicated professionals.Role OverviewWe are seeking skilled backend engineers to join our Verkada Core Command team. In this role, you will be instrumental in scaling our authentication, user management, roles, and audit functionalities to support the needs of the world's largest organizations.Your ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement scalable control planes and data primitives for all Verkada products.Develop robust distributed systems capable of managing high traffic from hundreds of thousands of devices globally.Initiate new services within a microservices architecture.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.4+ years of relevant industry experience.Proven track record in building and scaling access systems for millions of users worldwide.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Python or Go.Experience with relational databases such as Postgres or MySQL.Familiarity with key-value storage systems like Redis or Memcached.Knowledge of distributed queueing systems (Kafka) and caching (Redis, Memcached).Experience with major cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).Exposure to React framework.Understanding of GRPC and API specifications.Willingness to work on-site five days a week.

Who We AreVerkada is at the forefront of revolutionizing how organizations safeguard their personnel and premises through an innovative, AI-driven platform. As a prominent player in the realm of cloud-based physical security, Verkada empowers organizations to enhance safety and operational efficiency via a cohesive software platform that integrates video security, access control, air quality monitoring, alarm systems, intercoms, and visitor management solutions.With over 30,000 organizations globally, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, choosing Verkada as their trusted security partner, we simplify management, optimize control, and facilitate scalable security solutions. Established in 2016, Verkada has rapidly grown, boasting 15 offices and a workforce of over 2,200 dedicated professionals.About the RoleJoin our Computer Vision team as a Senior Backend Engineer, where you will be responsible for gathering and analyzing both visual and non-visual data to develop and train models capable of alerting customers about significant situations. If you are excited about modernizing traditional industries while enhancing global security, we would love to connect with you.Recent Projects for This Role IncludeDesign and implement scalable backend systems that can efficiently index hundreds of millions of images daily.Develop robust backend solutions for object recognition across vast image datasets.

Who We AreAt Verkada, we are revolutionizing the way organizations safeguard their people and spaces through an integrated, AI-driven platform. As a frontrunner in cloud physical security, we empower organizations to enhance safety and efficiency using a unified software solution that encompasses video security, access control, air quality monitoring, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.Trusted by over 30,000 organizations globally, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, Verkada serves as the essential physical security layer for streamlined management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Since our inception in 2016, we have experienced rapid growth, expanding to 15 offices and employing over 2,200 dedicated professionals.About the RoleThe Growth Engineering team at Verkada employs a first-principles methodology to drive revenue growth through innovative engineering, data insights, and applied AI. We develop systems that transform intricate signals into actionable insights, enabling teams to operate more efficiently and concentrate on what truly matters.We are pioneering the way growth systems influence interactions throughout the revenue cycle, seamlessly connecting internal teams and customer feedback into a more cohesive and intelligent feedback loop. By leveraging AI to learn from outcomes and minimize friction, we explore opportunities where traditional methods may falter.The systems developed by our team are highly visible across the organization and significantly contribute to Verkada's growth trajectory. We focus on establishing robust growth platforms and measurement tools that empower product, marketing, and revenue teams to provide timely, relevant, and increasingly personalized experiences at scale. This position will report to our Senior Director of Growth Engineering.We are committed to fostering a vibrant in-office culture. This position requires on-site presence at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA, five days a week.