Identity Backend Engineer — Secure, Scalable Go Services

Tailscale; Remote; CAD 218,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Canada seeks a skilled full-time Software Engineer to develop its product that connects users and devices securely. This role involves working on identity and access management features and collaborating with UX/UI designers and product managers. Ideal candidates should have experience in distributed systems, familiarity with authentication protocols like OAuth2 and SSO, and a strong motivation to thrive in a dynamic startup environment. The position offers a competitive salary and a flexible, remote work setting.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Comprehensive group benefits

Remote work flexibility

Support for personal and professional development

Paid time off

Build-your-own home office setup

Generous parental leave program

Qualifications

• Ability to give and process constructive feedback.
• Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup.
• Strong motivation and comfort working asynchronously.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to open source client code.
• Design, build, test, and document core software components.
• Exhibit ownership over running services and participate in incident response.

Skills

Familiarity with authentication/authorization protocols

Experience with distributed systems

Experience with Go programming language

Experience with SQL databases

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with networks (IP addressing, routing)

Job description

A technology company in Canada seeks a skilled full-time Software Engineer to develop its product that connects users and devices securely. This role involves working on identity and access management features and collaborating with UX/UI designers and product managers. Ideal candidates should have experience in distributed systems, familiarity with authentication protocols like OAuth2 and SSO, and a strong motivation to thrive in a dynamic startup environment. The position offers a competitive salary and a flexible, remote work setting.