Backend Software Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Who We Are Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation , more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it. You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries. 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 Additi