Backend Engineer, Control Plane
About The Position
We’re seeking a skilled and diligent full-time Software Engineer to join our growing Control Plane Team. You will work as part of the engineering team to develop the Tailscale product, contributing to both open source client code and related backend services. You will take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic decision-making. You will work closely with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features. Because we’re an early-stage and fully remote company, we’re looking for a strongly motivated individual who can help move the product forward at crucial intersections of the technology and organization: in this case, the control plane and the various services it comprises and supports. The ability to think on your feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and comfort working asynchronously are essential.
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
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity incentive plan, and variable commission (for quota-based roles).
- Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family.
- Remote first company with flexibility in work location and virtual/in-person social events.
- Corporate co-working program access.
- Employer-funded retirement contributions (dollar-for-dollar match up to 0.75% of eligible compensation).
- Support for personal and professional development ($1500 USD annually for professional development, mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities).
- Flexible, paid time off program.
- Home office setup including company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), monthly home internet reimbursement, and $500 USD for workstation customization.
- Paid parental leave program (20 weeks for birthing parents, 16 weeks for non-birthing parents).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
