Backend Engineer, Identity

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Contribute to the development of the Tailscale product by working on both the open-source client code and associated backend services.

• Assume responsibility for the complete product lifecycle, from coding to product ideation and strategic decision-making.

• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers and product managers to refine features.

• Focus specifically on building features that relate to identity and access management.

• Engage as part of a team of engineers to design, develop, test, and document essential software components.

• Create product features in areas including our control plane, platform, and identity services.

• Implement features that accommodate a wide array of sign-on functionalities, such as SSO, OAuth2, SAML, and WebAuthn.

• Develop and maintain SCIM-style capabilities to synchronize users, groups, and other attributes from Identity Providers (IdPs).

• Demonstrate ownership over the operational services that make up Tailscale’s product by enhancing observability, participating in incident response, and handling customer support escalations.

• Evaluate and enhance the efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources.

• Adopt a security-first approach in both design and implementation.

• Join our on-call rotation every x weeks to triage and mitigate incidents.

⛳️ Requirements

• Knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols, standards, and frameworks such as OAuth2, OIDC, SSO, and SAML.

• Experience in distributed systems and in building observable, secure, scalable, and resilient services.

• The majority of the non-front-end parts of the system are developed using the Go programming language.

• Proficiency with one or more SQL databases.

• Capability to provide and receive constructive feedback while also working independently.

• Adaptability to the ever-changing nature of a startup environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiarity with networking concepts (IP addressing, routing, etc.) is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• A welcoming and flexible environment where you can express your true self.

• A competitive total compensation package.

• Comprehensive group benefits without a waiting period.

• A remote-first company—most teams operate entirely remotely.

• Opportunities to connect with fellow Tailscalars in real life.

• Support for your personal and professional growth.

• Paid time off and a healthy work-life balance.

• A customizable home office setup.

• A generous parental leave policy effective from your first day.