Tailscale
Backend Engineer, Control Plane
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $163k–$226k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- Remote (United States)
- Added 3 weeks ago
About this role
Tailscale is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join their growing Control Plane team and contribute to their secure, easy-to-use networking software. You'll play a key role in building and improving backend services, working closely with designers and product managers to shape new features. This is a remote, full-time opportunity ideal for a motivated individual comfortable in a dynamic startup environment.
What you'll do
- Design, build, test, and document core software components.
- Develop product features related to the control plane, relay infrastructure, and identity integrations.
- Ensure observability, participate in incident response, and handle customer escalations.
- Analyze and improve system efficiency, scalability, and stability.
- Prioritize security in both design and implementation.
- Collaborate within a team of engineers to move the product forward.
What they're looking for
- Distributed systems
- Go programming language
- SQL databases
- Networking (IP addressing, routing)
- Constructive feedback
- Independent work
- Written and verbal communication
- Startup environment
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation (salary, equity, and commission)
- Comprehensive group benefits (health, vision, dental)
- Remote-first company with co-working program
- Employer-funded retirement contributions
- Flexible paid time off
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Tailscale
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience designing and building distributed systems. What are some of the key challenges you've encountered?
- Explain your experience with the Go programming language. Can you discuss a challenging project where you used it?