# Backend Engineer, Control Plane

**Company:** [Tailscale](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/tailscale)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** CA$218k – CA$303k/yr
**Skills:** Go, Distributed Systems, SQL, Networking, Ip Addressing, Routing, Observability, Incident Response, Identity Integrations, Open Source
**Posted:** 2026-09-11

> Build and operate backend services for Tailscale’s control plane, relay infrastructure, and identity integrations. The role requires distributed-systems and Go experience, SQL knowledge, networking familiarity, and strong independent collaboration skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to open-source client code and backend services.
- Design, build, test, and document core software components.
- Develop features spanning the control plane, relay infrastructure, and identity integrations.
- Own running services by building for observability, participating in incident response, and handling customer support escalations.
- Analyze and improve system efficiency, scalability, and stability.
- Apply a security-first mindset to design and implementation.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers and product managers on feature development.

## Requirements
- Experience with distributed systems.
- Experience with Go.
- Experience with one or more SQL databases.
- Familiarity with networking, including IP addressing and routing.
- Ability to work independently and exchange constructive feedback.
- Flexibility in a dynamic startup environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range of CAD 218,420–302,840.
- Equity incentive plan and comprehensive benefits.
- Remote-first, flexible work environment.
- Health, vision, dental, and other group benefits.
- Employer-funded retirement contributions.
- Professional development support, mentorship, and coaching.
- Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave.
- Home office equipment and internet reimbursement.

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