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Tailscale

Backend Engineer, Identity

Tailscale
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about 9 hours ago
Remote, CanadaMid Level / Senior

Responsibilities

  • Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to open source client code and backend services.
  • Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle from coding to strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborate with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features.
  • Design, build, test, and document core software components.
  • Develop features for the control plane, platform, and identity services.
  • Implement sign-on functionalities like SSO, OAuth2, SAML, and WebAuthn.
  • Maintain SCIM capabilities for user synchronization from IdPs.
  • Participate in incident response and customer support escalations.
  • Analyze and improve system efficiency, scalability, and stability.
  • Adopt a security-first mindset in design and implementation.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation to manage incidents.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with authentication/authorization protocols like OAuth2, OIDC, SSO, and SAML.
  • Experience with distributed systems and building secure, scalable services.
  • Proficiency in Go programming language is a plus.
  • Experience with SQL databases.
  • Ability to give and process constructive feedback.
  • Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic startup environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with networking concepts is a plus.

Benefits

  • An inclusive, flexible environment that values diverse voices.
  • A competitive total compensation package including base salary and equity.
  • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period for health, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Remote-first work culture with options for co-working spaces.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development with annual funding.
  • Flexible paid time off program for work-life integration.
  • Customizable home office setup with company-owned equipment.
  • Generous parental leave program from day one.

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