Embedded Intern - Security 2026 at Verkada in San Mateo, CA

Summary: Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. They are seeking software engineering interns to join their Security team for an exciting internship where interns will work across the software stack to launch security features utilized by customers and IoT devices globally. 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 Required Qualifications: - Ability to work at Verkada HQ during winter or summer 2026 - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Familiar with REST APIs and Linux servers are a plus Required Skills: Python, Golang, Distributed Systems Important Skills: AWS, Docker, Postgres, Terraform, Kubernetes Nice-to-Have Skills: REST APIs, Linux Servers, Agile Development Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Benefits: 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., 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