Backend Engineer designing APIs and integration architecture for EvenUp's AI - powered legal - tech platform. Improving client portal experiences and application performance from Toronto or San Francisco hubs.
About the role
- Backend Engineer joining Tailscale to develop product features and services while collaborating with UX/UI designers. Responsible for the entire product lifecycle and improving system efficiency.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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, our relay infrastructure, and our identity integrations.
- 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.
Requirements
- Experience with distributed systems
- Experience with the Go programming language
- Experience with one or more SQL databases
- Familiarity with networking (IP addressing, routing, etc.)
- Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently
- Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
- A competitive total compensation package.
- Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period.
- Remote first company—most of our teams work fully remotely.
- 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.
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