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
• Design, build, test, and document core software components
• Develop product features in areas such as the control plane, relay infrastructure, and identity
• Exhibit ownership over running services by building for observability, participating in incident

🎯 Requirements

• Experience with distributed systems
• Experience with the Go programming language
• Experience with one or more SQL databases
• Familiarity with networking concepts (IP addressing, routing, etc.)
• Ability to give and process constructive feedback and work independently
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic startup environment

🎁 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 for health, vision, dental coverage
• Remote-first company with flexible work options and access to co-working programs like WeWork
• Employer-funded retirement contributions with dollar-for-dollar match up to 0.75% of eligible
• Opportunities for in-person connection through company retreats and team off-sites