Platform Engineer

July 16

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💰 $100M Series B on 2022-05

Description

• Work as part of a team of engineers to design and build core backend software components • Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources • Set direction and goals for the team regarding project impact, product quality and engineering efficiency • Develop features that support a broad range of sign-on options, such as SSO, OAuth2, SAML, and WebAuthn • Develop and maintain features to synchronize users and groups from IdPs

Requirements

• Experience with distributed systems • Experience with one or more SQL databases • Familiarity with authentication/authorization protocols and frameworks such as OAuth2, OIDC, SSO, SAML, and vendors such as Okta/Auth0 • Familiarity with networks (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 • Ability to join an on-call rotation, after becoming familiar with the platform • Most of the non-front-end portions of the system are developed in the Go programming language. Experience with Go is a plus.

Benefits

• An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. • A competitive total compensation package. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles). • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family! • All-remote with the opportunity to work from anywhere—enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you). • Connect with other Tailscalars IRL. Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team/department off-sites, or use your individual travel budget to meet up with team members in Canada, the US, or the UK. • Support for your personal and professional development. Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities. • Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or traveling the world! We encourage all Tailscalars to take 4-6 weeks of vacation annually. • A build-your-own home office setup. You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1000 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own. • Generous parental leave program from your first day. We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks.