Platform Engineer
181k - 226k USD
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#Distributed Systems
#SQL Databases
#OAUTH2
#OIDC
#SSO
#SAML
#Networks
#Go
Tailscale is on a mission to reshape the internet by creating software that makes it simple to securely connect people and devices, regardless of their location. Since our founding in 2019, we have grown into a fully distributed team backed by investors like Accel, CRV, and Insight. We serve a diverse range of users, from individual hobbyists to large multinational corporations, helping them protect their networks and manage internal access. We are currently looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join us in a full-time, remote capacity to help us build a future for the internet that is safe, sensible, and easy to use.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with our engineering team to design and construct robust backend software components.
- Enhance the stability, scalability, and overall efficiency of our system resources.
- Build and maintain features that support various sign-on methods, including SSO, OAuth2, SAML, and WebAuthn, while managing user and group synchronization from identity providers.
Requirements
- Proven experience working with distributed systems and at least one SQL database.
- Strong familiarity with authentication and authorization frameworks such as OIDC, OAuth2, SSO, and SAML.
- A solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including routing and IP addressing.
- Proficiency in the Go programming language is a significant advantage, as it powers most of our backend.
- The ability to work independently, provide constructive feedback, and adapt to the fast-paced environment of a growing startup.
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation once you are fully acquainted with our platform.
What we offer
We provide a competitive salary range of $181,000 to $226,000 USD. In addition to your base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:
- Equity compensation to ensure you share in our success.
- Flexible working hours and a fully remote environment.
- Comprehensive vision and dental insurance plans.
- Generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Dedicated budget and resources for your professional development.
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