Backend Engineer, Identity
Tailscale
Back-end Engineer
SQL
Web security
OAuth
Go
Mid-level
Full-time
Health insurance
Company retreats
Dental insurance
Equity compensation
Flexible working hours
Home office budget
Learning budget
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Competitive salary
Paid parental leave
United States
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Description
- Skills: SQL, Web security, OAuth, Go
- Experiences: Mid-level
- Employments: Full-time
- Benefits: Health insurance, Company retreats, Dental insurance, Equity compensation, Flexible working hours, Home office budget, Learning budget, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Competitive salary, Paid parental leave
- Locations: United States (Remote)
Description:
- Join Tailscale as a full-time Backend Engineer focusing on identity and access management.
- Contribute to the development of the Tailscale product, including open source client code and backend services.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features and take ownership of the product lifecycle.
Requirements:
- Familiarity with authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SSO, SAML); SCIM knowledge is a plus.
- Experience with distributed systems and building secure, scalable services.
- Proficiency in Go programming language is a plus; experience with SQL databases required.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a dynamic startup environment.
Benefits:
- Inclusive and flexible work environment with remote-first culture.
- Competitive compensation package including base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
- Employer-funded retirement contributions and support for personal/professional development.
- Paid time off, parental leave, and a customizable home office setup.