Backend Engineer Interview Experience - United States
November 26, 2019
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I learned that Verkada was hiring through contacts on LinkedIn and was connected to a recruiter. A recruiter called me and asked about my background and availability. I was told I would take a coding assessment in Python. However, I never received the assessment. I tried emailing the recruiter a few times, but received no response.
Questions
Tell me about yourself.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Verkada Backend Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Verkada's interview process for their Backend Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive25%
Neutral50%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Verkada's Backend Engineer interview process in United States.
Verkada Work Experiences
4.0
SWE at Verkada
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Mateo, California, United States
December 2, 2025
Pros: Good benefits, solid pay, and good work-life balance.
Cons: Moves fast and needs better testing structure.
Leadership is okay.
4.0
Good employer, lots of opportunities to learn.
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Mateo, California, United States
November 26, 2025
Pros: Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where you can develop and grow as an engineer.
Cons: Sometimes it seems like leadership expects too much, and there are communication gaps.
5.0
Great Marketing Org for Growth Engs
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 16, 2025
Pros: Lots of leeway in decisions as we're still growing.
Stakeholders are all pleasant and fun to work with.
Cons: Sales-focused company, so we need to fight for engineering asks and resourcing.
- 4.0SWE at VerkadaSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesDecember 2, 2025Pros: Good benefits, solid pay, and good work-life balance.Cons: Moves fast and needs better testing structure. Leadership is okay.
- 4.0Good employer, lots of opportunities to learn.Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesNovember 26, 2025Pros: Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where you can develop and grow as an engineer.Cons: Sometimes it seems like leadership expects too much, and there are communication gaps.
- 5.0Great Marketing Org for Growth EngsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 16, 2025Pros: Lots of leeway in decisions as we're still growing. Stakeholders are all pleasant and fun to work with.Cons: Sales-focused company, so we need to fight for engineering asks and resourcing.
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