Backend Engineer, Control Plane

📋 Description

• Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to both open source client code and related backend
• Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic
• Work closely with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features.
• 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
• Exhibit ownership over the running services that comprise Tailscale's product by building for

🎯 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

🎁 Benefits

• An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
• A competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity incentive plan and variable
• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period (health, vision, dental, and more for you and
• Remote first company—most of our teams work fully remotely.
• Employer-funded retirement contributions: dollar-for-dollar match up to 0.75% of eligible
• Connect with other Tailscalars IRL at annual company retreat and team off-sites.