[Remote] Backend Engineer, Identity at Tailscale

United States

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Requirements

Familiarity with authentication/authorization protocols, standards 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 the Go programming language
Experience with one or more SQL databases
Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently
Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with networks (IP addressing, routing, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to both open source client code and related backend services
Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic decision-making
Work closely with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features
Develop features related to identity and access management
Work as part of a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core software components
Develop product features in areas that include the control plane, platform, and identity services
Develop features that support a broad range of sign-on functionality, such as SSO, OAuth2, SAML, and WebAuthn
Develop and maintain SCIM style capabilities to synchronize users, groups and other attributes from IdPs
Exhibit ownership over the running services that comprise Tailscale’s product by building for observability, participating in incident response, and fielding customer support escalations
Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources
Bring a security-first mindset to both design and implementation

Tailscale

Secure VPN for remote resource access

About Tailscale

Tailscale offers a secure networking solution that allows users to access remote resources like virtual machines and databases from anywhere using a WireGuard-based Virtual Private Network (VPN). Its service is designed for businesses and individuals needing to manage private resources remotely, with a focus on simplicity and minimal setup. Tailscale's freemium model attracts a wide user base, allowing users to start for free and upgrade for additional features. The company aims to enhance data security while providing an easy-to-use remote access solution.

None, CanadaHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$111.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Company Equity

Risks

A critical vulnerability in Windows client poses remote code execution risk.

Cooling venture funding may impact Tailscale's future investment opportunities.

Scalability challenges may arise with rapid enterprise adoption of zero-trust solutions.

Differentiation

Tailscale uses WireGuard's Noise protocol for trusted encryption standards.

It integrates with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365 for easy setup.

Tailscale offers over 100 integrations, fitting into almost any tech stack.

Upsides

Tailscale's zero-trust solution meets growing demand for enterprise security.

The $100 million Series B funding boosts product expansion and market reach.

Integration with Mullvad enhances privacy with a global VPN server network.

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