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Backend Engineer, Identity

1 month ago
Canada
Full-time
Senior
Backend Engineer
Software Development
Go OAuth OpenID Connect SAML SQL
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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
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Description

  • Develop Tailscale’s product across open source client code and related backend services.
  • Own the product lifecycle from code implementation through product ideation and strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborate with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape and refine features.
  • Design, build, test, and document core software components with the engineering team.
  • Develop features across the control plane, platform, and identity services.
  • Build and maintain sign-on capabilities including SSO, OAuth2, SAML, and WebAuthn.
  • Develop and maintain SCIM-style capabilities to synchronize users, groups, and attributes from identity providers.
  • Own running services by improving observability, responding to incidents, and handling customer support escalations.
  • Analyze and improve system efficiency, scalability, and stability.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation to triage and mitigate incidents.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with authentication and authorization protocols and frameworks such as OAuth2, OIDC, SSO, and SAML.
  • Familiarity with SCIM is a plus.
  • Experience with distributed systems and building observable, secure, scalable, and resilient services.
  • Experience with Go is a plus; most non-front-end portions of the system are written in Go.
  • Experience with one or more SQL databases.
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and work independently.
  • Flexibility to adapt to the dynamic nature of a startup.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with networks, including IP addressing and routing, is a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity incentive plan, and variable commission for quota-based roles.
  • CAN pay range of $218,420 to $273,360 CAD.
  • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period, including health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and families.
  • Remote-first work environment with flexibility in where and when you work.
  • $1,500 USD annually for professional development, plus mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.
  • Flexible paid time off program.
  • Home office support including a company-owned laptop, monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1,000 USD to customize your workstation.
  • Generous parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks from day one.
  • Annual company retreat, team off-sites, and support for in-person collaboration and team travel.

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