Go Software Engineer
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Go Software Engineer at Verkada develops features and firmware for embedded platforms (cameras, access control, sensors) in Linux environments, extends backend services, and collaborates across teams to design, test, and deploy software.
About this role
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.
What You'll Do
- Develop features for embedded platforms such as Cameras, Access control, Alarms, Sensors in Linux embedded environment.
- Develop and maintain Go firmware for embedded devices with focus on performance and security.
- Extend Backend services implemented in Python and Go.
- Take part in projects from inception to deployment and customer support.
- Build prototypes, work on proof of concepts.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate project requirements into well-designed and efficient code.
- Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the delivery of high-quality and error-free software.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest Go language updates and best practices.
- Optimize software applications for better performance and efficiency taking advantage of Go.
- Actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintain coding standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software functionality, performance, and integration, ensuring a seamless user experience.
What You Bring
- Demonstrated experience developing with Go, including its standard library and common developer tools (debugging and profiling).
- Good experience in Python programming or other scripting languages.
- Experience in version control systems.
- Experience designing and implementing APIs using REST, gRPC, and Protobuf.
- Working knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases, such as DynamoDB.
- Experience building service-oriented backends, preferably within the AWS cloud environment.
- Experience in Linux Embedded development.
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
Nice to Have
- Experience modifying drivers, working with HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) in AOSP, and customizing the AOSP build system (Soong/Blueprint).
- Hands-on experience in Android app development, debugging, and profiling; familiarity in Android Framework internals and AOSP API modifications.
- Experience in C or C++ programming.
- TCP/IP stack.
- Working knowledge in electronics - basic understanding of electrical circuits and usage of lab equipment, like multimeters.
Poland Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
- Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
- Professional development stipend
- Wellness/fitness benefits
- Healthy lunches provided daily
- Commuter benefits
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.
Employee 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. For this role, Verkada estimates a starting base salary will fall in the range of approximately 17 000 PLN - 60 000 PLN netto / month for B2B contracts and 14 000 PLN - 51 000 PLN brutto / month for UoP contracts. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base salary may be above or below this range. Base salary 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).
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.
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