Full-Time

Security Software Engineer – Early Career

Posted on 8/21/2024

Verkada

Verkada

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides integrated security solutions for enterprises

Compensation Overview

$120k - $280kAnnually

+ Sales Incentives + Discretionary Bonuses + Equity (RSUs)

Entry

San Mateo, CA, USA

Category
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
Apache Kafka
Postgres
Go
Terraform
Redis
REST APIs
Computer Vision
Requirements
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or similar technical field of study
  • 0-2 years of experience in software engineering
  • Internship experience developing and launching products
  • Security related internships or research
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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.

Verkada offers security solutions for businesses, focusing on hybrid cloud video surveillance, access control systems, and environmental sensors. Their video surveillance combines on-site cameras with cloud storage for secure and accessible footage, while the access control system provides insights into facility access. Verkada's products are designed to be easy to manage and scalable, catering to large enterprises, educational institutions, and government organizations. The company generates revenue through hardware sales and subscription-based software services that include cloud storage and real-time monitoring.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$626.3M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Verkada's $200M Series E funding boosts its valuation to $4.5 billion.
  • The demand for cloud-based security solutions is growing, enhancing Verkada's market potential.
  • AI-powered analytics integration offers proactive threat detection, improving security effectiveness.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-powered security solutions could challenge Verkada's market position.
  • Privacy concerns over facial recognition technology may impact customer trust and adoption.
  • Reliance on cloud-based services makes Verkada vulnerable to potential data breaches.

What makes Verkada unique

  • Verkada offers a unified platform integrating video surveillance, access control, and environmental sensors.
  • The company provides scalable solutions suitable for enterprises of all sizes and industries.
  • Verkada's hybrid cloud model ensures secure, accessible video footage from anywhere.

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Benefits

Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance coverage

Unlimited paid time off & 11 companywide paid holidays

Wellness allowance

Commuter benefits

Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily

Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
Security Brief
Mar 5th, 2025
Verkada names Micah Deriso as new head of global channel

Verkada has announced the appointment of Micah Deriso as Head of Global Channel to lead its global channel strategy and partnerships.

PR Newswire
Mar 4th, 2025
Verkada Doubles Down On The Channel With Strategic New Hire

Today, the company is trusted by more than 30,000 customers to protect people and places across 93 countries. Its more than 8,400 partners play a critical role in accelerating the delivery of its solutions to organizations across the globe. With leaders like Deriso, Verkada is strengthening its channel organization and expanding investments in co-marketing programs and partner resources and training to help the integrators, resellers, distributors, and installers it partners with capture new opportunities. "Micah is a seasoned leader with a strong track record in the technology industry, making him the ideal candidate to bring our channel organization to the next level," said Eric Salava, Chief Revenue Officer at Verkada. "Under his leadership, we'll deepen our relationships with our channel partners—providing them with the tools, expertise, and innovative solutions they need to grow their businesses and enhance safety and security for organizations worldwide.". Deriso was most recently the Chief Growth Officer at K2View, where he spearheaded global channel partnerships and led the go-to-market strategy for Generative AI solutions

SV Daily
Feb 24th, 2025
Verkada Raises $200 Million Series E

SAN MATEO - Verkada, a provider of cloud-based physical security technology has announced a $200 million Series E funding round led by General Catalyst, with significant investment from Eclipse and additional participation from new and existing investors.

Fortune
Feb 19th, 2025
Exclusive: Verkada’s $200 million Series E values the company at $4.5 billion

Verkada has raised a $200 million Series E, boosting the company's valuation by $1 billion.

Crunchbase
Feb 19th, 2025
Verkada Hits $4.5B Valuation After Series E

Verkada, a security systems startup, secured a $200 million Series E funding round led by General Catalyst, valuing the company at $4.5 billion. The round saw significant investment from Eclipse Ventures and participation from other investors. Founded in 2016, Verkada has raised over $700 million to date. The company, which recently raised $100 million in October 2023, offers products like video security cameras and AI-enhanced security solutions, serving over 30,000 customers globally.

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