Backend Software Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

About this role

Verkada is seeking a Backend Software Engineering Intern for Fall 2026, offering the chance to work in a dynamic startup environment and contribute to a cutting-edge AI-powered platform. Interns will engage in building scalable systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Verkada's security solutions.

What you'll do

• Develop scalable distributed systems for global device traffic
• Work with key-value storage systems like Redis and DynamoDB
• Utilize Postgres for relational database management
• Implement logging and messaging technologies such as Kafka and SQS
• Deploy services with Terraform and Kubernetes
• Design APIs using Python and/or Go

What they're looking for

• Familiarity with Python or Go
• Understanding of Distributed Systems
• Knowledge of AWS and Docker
• Comfortable with REST APIs
• Ability to work in an agile environment
• Experience with Operating Systems
• Prior product development experience
• Familiarity with Linux servers (a plus)

Benefits

• Monthly housing stipend
• Competitive hourly wage
• Catered daily lunch and snacks
• Intern-exclusive events and mixers
• Cross-functional collaboration opportunities
• Lunch & Learns with company executives