Senior Backend Software Engineer - Toronto at Teleport

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Go or Rust experience
Linux systems engineering
Cryptography engineering experience (plus)

Responsibilities

Work on Teleport product itself, addressing problems in networking, performance, security, and integrations with external systems
Engage in full product lifecycle: collaborate with customers to understand problems, write RFDs for proposed designs, implement, test, and document
Write open source code primarily in Go (or Rust)
Build backend integrations with cloud providers' managed databases
Work on scalability and resiliency of clusters with 10K+ nodes
Implement advanced HTTPS proxy with identity-aware access control
Build hardened security for Linux and Mac users

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GoRustLinuxCryptographySystems EngineeringNetworkingSecurityScalability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include extensive health coverage, annual expense budget, rest & recovery policies, retirement savings plans, equity in a US $1.1-bn business, and professional development opportunities.

Is this a remote position or is it office-based in Toronto?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Senior Backend Software Engineer role?

Required skills include Go or Rust experience and Linux systems engineering. Cryptography engineering experience is a plus.

What is the company culture like at Teleport?

Teleport values work/life balance, humility, honesty, and transparency, and is a fast-growing, well-funded Y-Combinator company.

What is the interview process like?

The process starts with a 30-minute intro call to discuss compensation, interview process, and requirements, followed by joining a Slack channel to submit a coding challenge in Go using GitHub.

Teleport

Secure access platform for infrastructure resources

About Teleport

At Teleport, employees can thrive in an environment where security and efficiency are paramount. The company streamlines DevSecOps processes by consolidating connectivity, authentication, authorization, and audit into a unified platform, significantly enhancing productivity. Teleport's emphasis on cutting-edge access solutions, including biometric verification and machine identity for secure access to a wide range of infrastructure resources, positions it as a leader in the security sector, making it an attractive workplace for innovative professionals.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$164.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health coverage

Sick leave & vacation

Profession development

Equity

401k

Home office stipend

Internet & cell phone allowance

Commuter benefits

Risks

Emerging startups in identity management could erode Teleport's market share.

Over-reliance on partnerships may pose risks if expectations aren't met.

Rapid technological changes require continuous innovation to remain competitive.

Differentiation

Teleport offers a unified access platform with cryptographic identity and zero trust.

The platform eliminates credentials, enhancing security by removing standing privileges.

Real-time access monitoring and instant remediation strengthen infrastructure security.

Upsides

Growing demand for zero trust solutions boosts Teleport's market potential.

Partnership with AWS expands customer acquisition and integration opportunities.

Teleport's solutions address increasing compliance and audit reporting needs.

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