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Backend Software Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Verkada · San Mateo, CA United States

Software - Early Careers Bay-HQ office Posted May 7, 2026

Who We Are

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

About the Role

Verkada is looking for software engineering interns to join our team for an exciting and challenging internship. We are seeking interns who will thrive in a startup culture working alongside teammates to launch products that will be utilized by customers across the globe. As an intern working with the Backend Engineering team, you will have opportunities to 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

Ability to work at Verkada HQ during fall 2026 (proposed internship dates: August 31 - December 18)
Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or similar technical field of study and graduating by June 2027
Prior internship experience developing and launching products
Familiar with: Python or Golang, Distributed Systems, Operating Systems, AWS, Docker, etc
Comfortable working in an agile team software development environment
Familiar with REST APIs and Linux servers are a plus

US Intern Benefits

At Verkada, we believe that internships should be as rewarding, supportive, and fun as they are impactful! That’s why we’re committed to providing a world-class experience that supports both your personal well-being and professional growth. Here are just a few of the perks and benefits you can expect as a Verkada Software Engineering intern:

Monthly housing stipend in addition to a competitive hourly wage
Daily lunch catered onsite, complimentary barista-made drinks, and fully stocked snacks to keep you fueled
Intern-exclusive events and mixers, including opportunities to connect with other interns across different teams
Cross-functional collaboration opportunities, giving you real exposure to how teams work together at Verkada
Lunch & Learns with company executives — hear directly from leaders and gain insight into building a successful career
And more! From team-building activities to mentorship opportunities, we’re here to support your growth every step of the way

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.

Pay Disclosure

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate’s skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base pay may be above or below this range. Base pay is also just one component of Verkada’s total rewards package. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Estimated Hourly Pay Range

$55—$65 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.

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AI Software Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Verkada · San Mateo, CA United States

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Software - Early Careers Bay-HQ office Posted May 7, 2026

Who We Are

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

About the Role

You will build the next generation of intelligent protection systems that secure people and physical spaces using AI. This role focuses on developing advanced intrusion alarms, perimeter monitoring, and personal safety solutions powered by multimodal data—combining signals from sensors, audio, and video. You will operate in a highly iterative environment, rapidly turning ideas into prototypes and scaling them into production systems. A key part of the role is exploring and applying cutting-edge large video and audio models to solve real-world security challenges.

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

Design and build AI-powered intrusion detection and alarm systems
Develop intelligent perimeter monitoring and real-time threat detection capabilities
Work with multimodal data (video, audio, and sensor inputs) to create robust safety systems
Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate on new ideas from concept to deployment
Explore and integrate large-scale video and audio models for perception and anomaly detection
Optimize systems for real-time performance across edge and cloud environments
Collaborate cross-functionally to define product direction and deliver impactful safety solutions

What You Bring

Ability to work at Verkada HQ during fall 2026 (proposed internship dates: August 31 - December 18)
Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or similar technical field of study and graduating by June 2027
Experience in AI or Machine Learning, gained through either an internship or research.
Strong ability to quickly build and iterate on new ideas in ambiguous problem spaces
Experience or interest in working with video, audio, and sensor data
Familiarity with modern machine learning approaches, especially multimodal or large models
Comfort experimenting with and applying large video and audio language models
Solid engineering skills with a focus on shipping production-ready systems
Ability to balance rapid prototyping with scalable, reliable system design
Self-driven mindset with a bias toward action and exploration

US Intern Benefits

At Verkada, we believe that internships should be as rewarding, supportive, and fun as they are impactful! That’s why we’re committed to providing a world-class experience that supports both your personal well-being and professional growth. Here are just a few of the perks and benefits you can expect as a Verkada Software Engineering intern:

Monthly housing stipend in addition to a competitive hourly wage
Daily lunch catered onsite, complimentary barista-made drinks, and fully stocked snacks to keep you fueled
Intern-exclusive events and mixers, including opportunities to connect with other interns across different teams
Cross-functional collaboration opportunities, giving you real exposure to how teams work together at Verkada
Lunch & Learns with company executives — hear directly from leaders and gain insight into building a successful career
And more! From team-building activities to mentorship opportunities, we’re here to support your growth every step of the way

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.

Pay Disclosure

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate’s skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base pay may be above or below this range. Base pay is also just one component of Verkada’s total rewards package. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Estimated Hourly Pay Range

$55—$65 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.

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Frontend Software Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Verkada · San Mateo, CA United States

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Software - Early Careers Bay-HQ office Posted May 7, 2026

Who We Are

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

About the Role

Verkada is looking for software engineering interns to join our team for an exciting and challenging internship. We are seeking interns who will thrive in a startup culture working alongside teammates to launch products that will be utilized by customers across the globe. As an intern working with the Frontend Engineering team, you will have opportunities to 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 best in class product experiences across our Command web platform (React) and mobile applications (React Native)
Comfortable leading whole projects from design to implementation
Work cross-functionally with product, design, and the engineering team to create features which delight users and customers

What You Bring

Ability to work at Verkada HQ during Fall 2026 (proposed internship dates: August 31 to December 18)
Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or similar technical field of study and graduating by June 2027
Internship experience developing and launching products
Experience building reusable components, utilizing CSS pre-processors and building pixel perfect user interfaces
Proficient understanding of JavaScript or TypeScript, including contexts, prototypes/classes and closures
Experience working with a modern web framework such as Angular.js, React or Vue
Eye for design, product details, and polish

US Intern Benefits

At Verkada, we believe that internships should be as rewarding, supportive, and fun as they are impactful! That’s why we’re committed to providing a world-class experience that supports both your personal well-being and professional growth. Here are just a few of the perks and benefits you can expect as a Verkada Software Engineering intern:

Monthly housing stipend in addition to a competitive hourly wage
Daily lunch catered onsite, complimentary barista-made drinks, and fully stocked snacks to keep you fueled
Intern-exclusive events and mixers, including opportunities to connect with other interns across different teams
Cross-functional collaboration opportunities, giving you real exposure to how teams work together at Verkada
Lunch & Learns with company executives — hear directly from leaders and gain insight into building a successful career
And more! From team-building activities to mentorship opportunities, we’re here to support your growth every step of the way

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.

Pay Disclosure

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate’s skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base pay may be above or below this range. Base pay is also just one component of Verkada’s total rewards package. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Estimated Hourly Pay Range

$55—$65 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.

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Embedded Software Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Verkada · San Mateo, CA United States

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Software - Early Careers Bay-HQ office Posted May 7, 2026

Who We Are

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

About the Role

Verkada is looking for software engineering interns to join our team for an exciting and challenging internship. We are seeking interns who will thrive in a startup culture working alongside teammates to launch products that will be utilized by customers across the globe. As an intern working with the Backend Engineering team, you will have opportunities to 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

Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve the embedded and server-side software for our fleet of devices
Effectively manage priorities, deadlines, and deliverables on all projects
Work cross-functionally with the hardware team to develop features in C, C++, Go and Python to build the embedded software and firmware that goes onto the devices we ship to our customers
Design, develop and verify embedded software, firmware and drivers for our systems
Work with new technologies that are critical to product development
Work with product management and cross functional teams to build and ship features that delight users and customers
Experiment/test with new development boards
Make regular contributions to existing code base to push new features OTA on a frequent basis
Collaborate with senior engineers to define new specs for future products

What You Bring

Ability to work at Verkada HQ during Fall 2026
Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or similar technical field of study and graduating by June 2027
Internship experience developing and launching products
Work experience with Embedded Linux, C, USB, I2C, and Yocto
Familiar with Linux servers, Linux device drivers, Linux kernel patches, secure operating systems and security focused programming
Comfortable working in an agile team software development environment

US Intern Benefits

At Verkada, we believe that internships should be as rewarding, supportive, and fun as they are impactful! That’s why we’re committed to providing a world-class experience that supports both your personal well-being and professional growth. Here are just a few of the perks and benefits you can expect as a Verkada Embedded Software Engineering intern:

Monthly housing stipend in addition to a competitive hourly wage
Daily lunch catered onsite, complimentary barista-made drinks, and fully stocked snacks to keep you fueled
Intern-exclusive events and mixers, including opportunities to connect with other interns across different teams
Cross-functional collaboration opportunities, giving you real exposure to how teams work together at Verkada
Lunch & Learns with company executives — hear directly from leaders and gain insight into building a successful career
And more! From team-building activities to mentorship opportunities, we’re here to support your growth every step of the way

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.

Pay Disclosure

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate’s skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base pay may be above or below this range. Base pay is also just one component of Verkada’s total rewards package. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Estimated Hourly Pay Range

$55—$65 USD

Annual Pay Range

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)

Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).

Estimated Annual Pay Range

$55—$65 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.

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