Backend Engineer, Identity

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Tailscale

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SaaS • Security • Telecommunications

Tailscale is a company that provides a modern VPN solution founded on WireGuard technology, simplifying networking by creating secure, software-defined networks that connect users, services, and devices with ease. By eliminating the complexities of legacy VPNs, Tailscale offers secure remote access, site-to-site networking, and multi-cloud networking, all while ensuring user-friendly, quick deployment without complex configurations. Recognized for enabling zero-trust environments and seamless workflows, Tailscale supports robust security features such as automated user onboarding, encryption, and access control lists (ACLs). This tool is particularly popular for both enterprise and personal use, praised for its integration capabilities and ease of use, making secure networking accessible anywhere, regardless of infrastructure.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2020

☁️ SaaS

🔐 Security

📡 Telecommunications

💰 $100M Series B on 2022-05

📋 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. • Bring a special focus to building features related to identity and access management. • 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, platform, and identity services. • Develop features that support a broad range of sign-on functionality, such as SSO, OAuth2, SAML, and WebAuthn. • Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources.

🎯 Requirements

• Familiarity with authentication/authorization protocols, standards and frameworks such as OAuth2, OIDC, SSO, and SAML. • Experience with distributed systems and building observable, secure, scalable, and resilient services. • Most of the non-front-end portions of the system are developed in the Go programming language. • Experience with one or more SQL databases. • 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. • Familiarity with networks (IP addressing, routing, etc.) is a plus.

🏖️ 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. • 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.