Backend Engineer, Identity

Tailscale is seeking a skilled and diligent full-time Software Engineer to join our growing team. You will work as part of the engineering team to develop the Tailscale product, contributing to both open source client code and related backend services.

Requirements

• 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
• Bring a special focus to building 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 our 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

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period
• Remote first company
• Connect with other Tailscalars IRL
• Support for your personal and professional development
• Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration
• A build-your-own home office setup
• Generous parental leave program from your first day