Backend Engineer, Control Plane

49 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Software Development
Tailscale

Tailscale

Tailscale is a zero config VPN service that simplifies network security and connectivity for teams of any scale, offering easy deployment, minimal latency, and compatibility with existing services.

Diversified Telecommunication Services
51-250
Founded 2019
$115M raised

Description

  • Design, build, test, and document core software components.
  • Develop features across the control plane, relay infrastructure, and identity integrations.
  • Contribute to open-source client code and backend services.
  • Own features and services throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation through implementation and strategic decisions.
  • Build observability into running services, participate in incident response, and handle customer support escalations.
  • Analyze and improve system efficiency, scalability, and stability.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with engineers, UX/UI designers, and product managers to shape features.
  • Apply a security-first approach to software design and implementation.

Requirements

  • Experience with distributed systems.
  • Experience with Go.
  • Experience with one or more SQL databases.
  • Familiarity with networking concepts such as IP addressing and routing.
  • Ability to work independently in a dynamic startup environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
  • Comfort collaborating with highly technical teams in an asynchronous, fully remote environment.

Benefits

  • UK base salary range of £128,770–£178,540 GBP, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.
  • Remote-first, flexible work environment with coworking support and virtual and in-person events.
  • Health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and families with no waiting period.
  • Dollar-for-dollar retirement contribution matching up to 0.75% of eligible compensation.
  • $1,500 USD annual professional development budget, plus mentorship and coaching.
  • Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave top-ups of 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.
  • Company-provided laptop, monthly home internet reimbursement, and $500 USD home-office allowance.
  • Annual retreat, team off-sites, and supported travel for in-person collaboration.

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