Tailscale
Simple, secure networks for teams of any scale. Built on WireGuard.
Backend Engineer, Control Plane
Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2020H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
United States
Posted
44 days ago
Salary
$163K - $226K / year
Bachelor DegreeEnglishDistributed SystemsOpen SourceSQLGo
Job Description
• Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to both open source client code and related backend services.
• Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic decision-making.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features.
• Work as part of a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core software components.
• Develop product features in areas that include our control plane, our relay infrastructure, and our identity integrations.
• Exhibit ownership over the running services that comprise Tailscale’s product by building for observability, participating in incident response, and fielding customer support escalations.
• Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources.
• Bring a security-first mindset to both design and implementation.
Job Requirements
- Experience with distributed systems
- Experience with the Go programming language
- Experience with one or more SQL databases
- Familiarity with networking (IP addressing, routing, etc.)
- Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently
- Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
- A competitive total compensation package.
- Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period.
- Remote first company—most of our teams work fully remotely.
- Connect with other Tailscalars IRL.
- Support for your personal and professional development.
- Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration.
- A build-your-own home office setup.
- Generous parental leave program from your first day.
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