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TailscaleBackend Engineer, Control Plane
Tailscale seeks a dedicated full-time Backend Engineer, Control Plane to help build and scale its network connectivity software. Founded in 2019, the company provides tools that…
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Tailscale seeks a dedicated full-time Backend Engineer, Control Plane to help build and scale its network connectivity software. Founded in 2019, the company provides tools that allow users and organizations to securely connect devices across different locations. In this role, you will contribute to both open-source client code and backend services, guide product direction from concept to execution, and collaborate closely with product managers and UX/UI designers. This position is…
Job Description
Tailscale seeks a dedicated full-time Backend Engineer, Control Plane to help build and scale its network connectivity software. Founded in 2019, the company provides tools that allow users and organizations to securely connect devices across different locations. In this role, you will contribute to both open-source client code and backend services, guide product direction from concept to execution, and collaborate closely with product managers and UX/UI designers.
This position is suited for a motivated engineer who thrives in an early-stage startup environment and possesses strong independent problem-solving skills. Team members work asynchronously and interact with highly technical peers across various regions. Your daily work will center on designing core software components, enhancing relay infrastructure, developing identity integrations, and maintaining operational observability.
Tailscale operates as a fully distributed organization with a focus on flexibility and equitable compensation practices. The company provides a total rewards package that combines base salary, equity incentives, and group benefits with no waiting period. Remote employees can take advantage of corporate co-working access, annual company retreats, and home office stipends while collaborating with colleagues internationally.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, and document core software components as part of an engineering team
- Develop features for the control plane, relay infrastructure, and identity integrations
- Manage running services by building for observability and participating in incident response
- Field customer support escalations
- Analyze and optimize the efficiency, scalability, and stability of system resources
- Apply a security-first approach to all software design and implementation tasks
Requirements
- Experience working with distributed systems
- Proficiency in the Go programming language
- Experience utilizing one or more SQL databases
- Familiarity with networking concepts including IP addressing and routing
- Ability to collaborate independently and adapt to startup environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary range of USD 128,770 to 178,540 per year (or £128,770 to £178,540 GBP UK pay range)
- Equity incentive plan
- Comprehensive group benefits covering health, vision, and dental with no waiting period
- Employer-matching retirement contributions up to 0.75 percent of eligible compensation
- Annual company retreat and team travel opportunities
- Professional development budget of USD 1,500 annually
- Flexible paid time off program
- Company-owned Mac or PC laptop
- Monthly home internet reimbursement and USD 500 home workstation customization stipend
- Corporate co-working program access for spaces like WeWork
- Paid parental leave with 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the employment type for this role?
This is a full-time position.
What is the remote work policy?
Tailscale is a remote-first company, and team members work fully remotely with access to corporate co-working spaces.
What salary range is offered?
The target base salary range is USD 128,770 to 178,540 per year, with a listed UK pay range of £128,770 to £178,540 GBP. Individual offers may vary based on experience and skills.
Are specific educational degrees required?
The posting does not specify any mandatory educational degree or certification requirements.
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