[Hiring] Backend Engineer Platform REMOTE USA
Position: Backend Engineer, Platform
Date Posted: 26 January 2026
Industry: Information Technology / Software Development
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: Not Specified
Qualification: Estimated Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Salary: $163,000—$226,000 USD
Location: United States (Remote)
Company: Tailscale
Description:
Tailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely connect people and their devices, wherever they are. From hobbyists to multinational corporations, teams of every size use Tailscale daily to protect networks, share access to internal tools, and more. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, Tailscale is backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.
We are seeking a full-time Backend Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to both open-source client code and backend services, take ownership of the product lifecycle, and collaborate closely with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape impactful features. Strong motivation, the ability to work asynchronously, and collaborating effectively in a distributed environment are key to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, build, test, and document core software components as part of the engineering team.
• Develop product features related to the control plane, relay infrastructure, and identity integrations.
• Take ownership of running services by building for observability, participating in incident response, and handling customer support escalations.
• Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of system resources.
• Apply a security-first mindset to both design and implementation.
Qualifications:
• Experience with distributed systems.
• Experience with one or more SQL databases.
• Familiarity with authentication/authorization protocols and frameworks such as OAuth2, OIDC, SSO, and SAML.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, including IP addressing and routing.
• Experience with Go programming language is a plus, as most non-frontend portions of the system are developed in Go.
• Ability to give and process constructive feedback and work independently.
• Flexibility to adapt in a dynamic startup environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What We Offer:
• An inclusive, flexible environment that values authenticity and diversity.
• Competitive total compensation including base salary, equity incentives, and variable commission (if applicable).
• Comprehensive benefits covering health, vision, dental, and more with no waiting period.
• Fully remote-first company culture with virtual and in-person social events, plus co-working support.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, including $1,500 USD annually for professional growth.
• Paid time off with a flexible policy supporting work-life integration.
• Build-your-own home office setup including a company laptop, monthly internet reimbursement, and $1,000 USD for workstation customization.
• Generous parental leave program from day one, with top-ups up to 26 weeks.
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