Backend Engineer - Control Plane at Tailscale | Remote

About TailscaleTailscale is revolutionizing the Internet by providing software solutions that facilitate secure connections between individuals and their devices, regardless of location. From individual hobbyists to large enterprises, teams of all sizes rely on Tailscale daily to safeguard their networks, manage access to internal tools, and more. We are committed to creating a future for the Internet that is user-friendly, logical, and secure, reminiscent of its earlier days. Established in 2019 and operating as a fully distributed team, we are supported by esteemed investors including Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.Job DescriptionWe are in search of a dedicated and talented full-time Backend Engineer to join our expanding Control Plane Team. In this role, you will collaborate with our engineering team to:Develop the Tailscale product by contributing to both open-source client code and associated backend services.Take full ownership of the product lifecycle, spanning from code development to product ideation and strategic decision-making.Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers and product managers to refine features.As a fully remote, early-stage company, we seek a highly motivated individual who can drive product development at the critical intersection of technology and organizational needs, particularly within the control plane and its supporting services. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to think quickly, work collaboratively with highly technical teams, and thrive in an asynchronous work environment.

About Tailscale Tailscale builds software that connects people and devices securely, no matter where they are. Teams of all sizes, from hobbyists to enterprises, use Tailscale to protect their networks and simplify access to internal tools. Founded in 2019, Tailscale operates fully remotely and is backed by investors including Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital. Role Overview: Infrastructure Engineer (Remote, United States) Tailscale is hiring a full-time Infrastructure Engineer to join its remote team. This role supports internal business units with shared engineering services, tools, and processes that help teams work more efficiently. The position involves building relationships across the company to understand project needs and deliver solutions from start to finish. What You Will Do Provide shared engineering services and develop tools for internal teams. Work with stakeholders across the organization to understand and deliver on their project requirements. Partner with customer-facing teams to streamline operations and simplify daily tasks. Collaborate with product engineering to collect data that informs business decisions. Project work may include: Improving observability with metrics, alerting, logging, and telemetry. Enhancing continuous deployment processes. Applying infrastructure as code to manage changes in cloud environments. Working with other engineering teams on cross-functional infrastructure projects. Automating upgrades for managed services and virtual machines. Key Responsibilities Work with engineers to design, build, test, and document core software components. Take responsibility for the services that make up Tailscale’s product, focusing on observability, incident response, and customer support escalations. Assess and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of system resources. What Helps You Succeed Here Motivation to move the product forward in a fully remote, early-stage environment. Ability to think critically and collaborate with technical teams. Comfort working asynchronously with colleagues across time zones.

About TailscaleTailscale is revolutionizing the Internet by providing software that simplifies secure interconnectivity for individuals and their devices, regardless of location. From individual users to large corporations, teams of all sizes leverage Tailscale daily to safeguard their networks, streamline access to internal tools, and much more. We are committed to creating a user-friendly, sensible, and safe Internet, reminiscent of its earlier days. Established in 2019, we operate as a fully distributed team and are supported by renowned investors including Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.Job DescriptionAs an Implementation Engineer (IE) at Tailscale, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the initial experience for our customers with our product. Reporting directly to the CSE Team Lead, you will function at the crossroads of Pre-sales, Support, and Product, with the goal of ensuring our customers achieve value from our solutions. You will oversee a significant number of accounts across both commercial and enterprise sectors, guiding them through the essential first 30 days of their engagement with Tailscale. This is a high-impact, technical role tailored for individuals with intellectual curiosity, empathy, robust networking fundamentals, and a dedication to assisting customers in resolving sophisticated connectivity and security challenges using Tailscale. Your mission is to embed Tailscale as a fundamental element of our customers' infrastructure from day one.

About TailscaleTailscale is revolutionizing the Internet by providing software that simplifies secure connections between people and their devices, regardless of location. From solo developers to large enterprises, teams of all sizes rely on Tailscale daily to safeguard their networks and share access to essential internal tools. Founded in 2019, we are a fully distributed team backed by top-tier investors including Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital. Join us in crafting a future where the Internet is easy to navigate, secure, and user-friendly.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a dedicated and talented Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our engineering team to:Enhance the Tailscale product by contributing to both our open-source client code and backend services, with a focus on networking features and optimizations.Take charge of the entire product lifecycle, from initial coding to product ideation and strategic decisions.Collaborate with UX/UI designers and product managers to develop features that elevate our networking capabilities.As a fully remote and early-stage company, we seek a highly motivated individual who can propel our product forward. The ability to think critically, collaborate with technically skilled teams, and work asynchronously is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core networking software components.Develop and optimize product features, particularly in our control plane, relay infrastructure, and networking protocols.Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues in various environments.Own the operational aspects of Tailscale’s services by ensuring observability, participating in incident response, and managing customer support escalations.Analyze and enhance the efficiency, scalability, and stability of our networking systems and resources.Adopt a security-first mindset in both design and implementation to ensure robust networking components.

About Tailscale Tailscale is revolutionizing the way we connect on the Internet by providing software that allows for secure interconnectivity between individuals and their devices, irrespective of their location. From enthusiastic hobbyists to large multinational enterprises, teams of all sizes leverage Tailscale daily to secure their networks, share access to critical internal tools, and much more. We are committed to creating a future for the Internet that is intuitive, sensible, and secure, reminiscent of its earlier days. Established in 2019 and operating fully remotely, we are supported by prominent investors such as Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.Job DescriptionWe are on the lookout for a proactive Analytics Engineer who flourishes in dynamic and complex environments, adept at converting ambiguity into clarity. You will join a dedicated data team facing numerous impactful challenges across billing, finance, product, go-to-market strategies, and business operations.You are a curious individual who asks insightful questions, delves deep to grasp underlying mechanics, and enjoys transforming loosely defined user issues into scalable, dependable data solutions. You are not hesitant to question existing assumptions, reevaluate processes, or engage with intricate systems. Your contributions will enable teams to work more effectively through streamlined models, automated workflows, and reliable, accessible data.This role is perfectly suited for someone with robust experience in delivering production-quality analytics engineering solutions who is eager to take on increased responsibility and expand their influence as the team grows.

About Tailscale Tailscale is reinventing the Internet by providing software that enables secure connections between people and their devices, regardless of location. From individual hobbyists to large multinational companies, our platform is utilized daily to safeguard networks, share access to internal resources, and more. We envision a future for the Internet that is user-friendly, logical, and secure, reminiscent of its early days. Founded in 2019, we are a fully distributed team supported by reputable investors such as Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.Job DescriptionWe are on the lookout for a skilled software engineer with a focus on security and privacy to enhance our product security team. The ideal candidate will help propel Tailscale forward while ensuring it remains safe for all users. Essential qualities include the ability to think independently, collaborate with highly technical teams, and work effectively in an asynchronous environment.Key ResponsibilitiesEnhance the security aspects of Tailscale by identifying areas for security and privacy improvements, implementing bug fixes, and applying defense-in-depth strategies across our codebase.Conduct audits of Tailscale features to discover technical security vulnerabilities, propose mitigations or solutions, and facilitate their resolution.Support technical decisions through threat modeling and security analysis.Commit at least 50% of your time to software development rather than purely operational or governance security tasks.

About Tailscale Tailscale is revolutionizing the way we connect on the Internet by providing software solutions that allow secure interconnections among individuals and their devices, irrespective of their location. From individual hobbyists to large multinational corporations, teams of all sizes rely on Tailscale daily to safeguard their networks and facilitate access to internal tools. We envision a future for the Internet that is secure, easy to use, and sensible, reminiscent of its earlier days. Established in 2019 and operating with a fully distributed team, we are supported by esteemed investors including Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.Job DescriptionWe are in search of a skilled Security Infrastructure Engineer to enhance our product security team. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to advance Tailscale's mission while ensuring a safer usage experience. Key skills include adaptability, collaboration with highly technical teams, and comfort with asynchronous work environments.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and implement security controls across various layers including cloud platforms, operating systems, Kubernetes, networks, and CI/CD pipelines to protect against advanced threats and insider risks.Enhance Tailscale’s security framework by identifying and executing opportunities for security and privacy improvements, bug fixes, and layered defense strategies throughout our codebase.Conduct audits of Tailscale’s infrastructure to uncover technical security vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies to address them.Provide support for engineering decisions through threat modeling and security expertise.Allocate 25-50% of your time to software development tasks in this role, alongside operational and governance security duties.

About Tailscale Tailscale is revolutionizing the Internet by providing software that seamlessly and securely connects individuals and their devices, regardless of their location. From individual hobbyists to large multinational corporations, teams of all sizes rely on Tailscale daily to safeguard their networks, share access to internal tools, and much more. Our mission is to create a future for the Internet that is user-friendly, sensible, and secure, reminiscent of its early days. Founded in 2019 and operating with a fully distributed model, we are supported by esteemed investors such as Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.Job DescriptionWe are on the lookout for a dynamic and enthusiastic full-time Product Growth Engineer to join our expanding team. In this role, you will collaborate with the Product Growth engineering team to:Enhance the Tailscale product by contributing to both client-side code and backend servicesOversee the entire product lifecycle, from coding to ideation and strategic decision-makingPartner closely with UX/UI designers and product managers to refine product featuresDesign and evaluate experiments to gauge customer engagement and identify growth trendsDrive improvements in our growth metrics through both lightweight experimentation and larger product initiativesCollaborate with data teams to guarantee appropriate metrics and visibility for experimentsAdvocate for product-led growth best practices across the Engineering, Product, and Design teamsAs a fully remote and early-stage company, we seek a proactive individual who can propel the product forward. The ability to think creatively, collaborate with highly technical teams, and work asynchronously is crucial.Key ResponsibilitiesCross-functional collaboration with designers, product managers, and engineersContributing innovative ideas for product features during ideation sessionsDeveloping client and backend code collaboratively to enhance Tailscale product featuresEngaging in the code review process to ensure high-quality outputContinuously improving product quality and maintainabilityInfluencing the product roadmap with technical insights and growth strategiesCreating technical prototypes for potential new featuresUtilizing user feedback to inform the development process

About TailscaleTailscale is revolutionizing the way we connect to the Internet by offering innovative software solutions that facilitate secure connections among users and their devices, regardless of their location. Our platform is trusted by a diverse range of users, from individual hobbyists to large multinational corporations, enabling them to safeguard their networks, manage access to internal tools, and much more. Since our inception in 2019, we have been fully distributed and supported by leading investors including Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.Job OverviewAs a Customer Success Engineer (CSE) at Tailscale, you will play a crucial role in connecting our advanced technical capabilities with the unique needs of our key customers. Your responsibilities will involve directly engaging with clients to ensure their success in utilizing Tailscale's offerings, guiding them through onboarding, fostering long-term usage, and providing expert technical support throughout their engagement. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a strong customer-centric mindset to empower clients to fully capitalize on Tailscale's features. You will report directly to the VP of Customer Experience.

Tailscale is seeking a talented and motivated Technical Writer to join our dynamic team. As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining clear, concise, and informative documentation that enhances the user experience of our software solutions. You will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and translate complex technical concepts into easily understandable content.

Hightouch is hiring a Software Engineer to work on the Control Plane. This position is fully remote within North America. Role overview This role centers on building and maintaining the Control Plane for Hightouch’s data activation platform. The work involves developing scalable systems that help businesses use their data more effectively. Collaboration with a motivated engineering team is a key part of the job. What you will do Design and implement features for the Control Plane Work closely with teammates to deliver reliable, scalable solutions Support businesses in making better use of their data Location This is a remote role open to candidates based in North America.

About TailscaleTailscale is revolutionizing the Internet by providing innovative software that facilitates secure interconnection for individuals and devices, regardless of location. Our platform is utilized daily by a diverse range of users from passionate hobbyists to large multinational corporations, all seeking to protect their networks and streamline access to internal tools. Since our establishment in 2019, we have operated as a fully distributed team, backed by esteemed investors including Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital. Join us in crafting a future for the Internet that is secure, sensible, and user-friendly.Job DescriptionWe are in search of a skilled and technical Content Marketing Specialist to join our dynamic marketing team at Tailscale. In this role, you will collaborate closely with sales, product marketing, and other teams to transform our product positioning and messaging into compelling content. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of networking infrastructure, developer tools, or enterprise security, and possess the ability to present technical features as easily digestible benefits. As a fully remote and early-stage company, we value candidates who are comfortable working asynchronously and can thrive amidst ambiguity.

About the Role Crusoe is seeking a Software Engineer focused on the Control Plane to help build and improve control systems. This position is based in San Francisco, CA. What You Will Do Develop and refine software that powers Crusoe's control systems Work closely with teammates to solve complex technical challenges Contribute ideas and code to projects that drive the platform forward Who We’re Looking For Experience building or maintaining control plane software Comfort working in a collaborative setting Interest in tackling sophisticated software engineering problems If you enjoy building systems and want to make an impact on Crusoe’s technology, this role offers the chance to work with a dedicated team on meaningful projects.

Aerospike, Inc. is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team, focusing on the development of our Control Plane. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fully remote setting.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining key components of our Control Plane architecture. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our clients' needs.

About AuthZed:At AuthZed, we are at the forefront of developing open-source authorization solutions tailored for businesses navigating complex end-user permission systems within zero-trust architectures. Our flagship product, SpiceDB, stands as the most advanced open-source permissions database, taking inspiration from Google's Zanzibar system. We are dedicated to creating managed services that provide planet-scale production authorization capabilities.Our strategic fundraising efforts have allowed us to effectively leverage our $3.9M seed funding, leading to the development of SpiceDB as the open-source standard in authorization database technology. This achievement has solidified our reputation as experts in authorization, fostered a thriving open-source community, and facilitated robust revenue growth through our enterprise solutions.AuthZed operates as a fully remote company, employing talented individuals across the United States and Europe. Our culture emphasizes hard work and a software-driven ethos; even our sales team is well-versed in our technology. We uphold integrity in all interactions, cultivating trust and respect for every team member's voice.Company Values:Agency: We believe in empowering everyone to enact positive changes within our business and products. Our processes are designed to clarify our goals without limiting the methods of achieving them.Collaboration: Success is multi-faceted, and no single person can excel in every area. Valuing diverse opinions, finding compromises, and nurturing mutual trust and respect are essential for optimal solutions.Open-mindedness: We encourage questioning assumptions and challenging biases to avoid echo chambers. Embracing diverse perspectives fosters an inclusive and enriching workplace.About the Role:As a Senior Software Engineer at AuthZed, you will play a pivotal role in transforming how modern applications approach access control.The AuthZed Cloud represents an Authorization Infrastructure as a Service, engineered to deliver real-time access control for production applications. Given that authorization decisions are critical to customer systems, maintaining correctness, performance, and availability is paramount.Your responsibilities will include managing the customer authorization infrastructure, overseeing its provisioning, security, configuration, and evolution over time.

At Confluent, we're not just innovating technology; we're revolutionizing the way data flows and how industries leverage it. Our platform enables data to move dynamically in near real-time, empowering organizations to react swiftly, develop intelligently, and provide experiences that are as fluid as the world around them.We seek team members who challenge the status quo, provide candid feedback, and support one another. This is a collaborative environment where egos are set aside, and smart, inquisitive individuals unite to achieve greater objectives.Join us as one team, one vision, one Data Streaming Platform.About the Role:The Flink Platform team is pivotal in creating a robust control plane for the Flink product, utilizing cutting-edge database technology to guarantee high reliability and efficiency. Our commitment to innovation and excellence is paramount to advancing Confluent's Data in Motion initiative, providing the industry with solutions tailored to the evolving demands of stream processing.What You Will Do:Develop control plane services that manage Flink job lifecycles, including submission, scaling, and recovery. Create Kubernetes operators and orchestrators for efficient serverless resource management, and design APIs for job management, multi-tenancy, and isolation.Adopt a comprehensive development approach, taking responsibility for code quality, test coverage, documentation, and maintainability of the components you and your team create.Designing Components: You'll implement and draft designs for the Flink Control Plane, engage in discussions, and facilitate decision-making with relevant stakeholders.As a team member, you will help maintain processes, actively participate in team dynamics, lead meetings, initiate projects where possible, and join in on-call rotations.Mentorship: You will guide less experienced engineers in control plane architecture and help junior developers embark on their journey in serverless Apache Flink.What You Will Bring:A minimum of 10 years of relevant software development experience.Technical proficiency: Extensive knowledge of distributed systems orchestration (such as Kubernetes and control loops). Demonstrated experience in building high-scale control planes, API servers, or cloud-native infrastructure, along with familiarity in containerization and networking.

Join Databricks as an Engineering Manager overseeing the Databricks SQL Control Plane. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dynamic team of engineers to enhance our SQL services, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and secure. You will collaborate closely with product management and other engineering teams to define and deliver high-quality solutions that meet our customers' needs.

Join Sentry as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in the Control Plane, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our platform's capabilities. You'll collaborate with a talented team of engineers to design, develop, and maintain high-performance systems that empower developers to monitor and fix crashes seamlessly.

CoreWeave is the premier cloud solution for AI, crafted by visionaries for visionaries. Our platform empowers innovators to confidently build and scale their AI applications, supported by cutting-edge technology, expert teams, and unparalleled infrastructure performance. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, we accelerate breakthroughs and transform computational power into practical capabilities. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became publicly traded on Nasdaq (CRWV) in March 2025. Discover more at www.coreweave.com.What You’ll Do:We are seeking a dedicated Staff Storage Engineer to significantly contribute to the design, construction, and management of our control plane for a high-performance AI storage platform. You will help advance CoreWeave’s storage systems by developing reliable, scalable, and high-throughput solutions that support some of the largest and most innovative AI workloads globally. This position requires close collaboration with teams across infrastructure, compute, and platform to ensure our storage services can scale seamlessly while maximizing performance and reliability. About the Role:Design and implement a highly scalable multi-tenant control plane to meet CoreWeave’s expanding AI storage and cloud infrastructure demands.Contribute to the development of exabyte-scale, S3-compatible object storage, distributed file systems, and the integration of dedicated storage clusters into diverse customer environments.Utilize technologies such as RDMA, GPU Direct Storage, RoCE, InfiniBand, SPDK, and distributed file systems to enhance storage performance and efficiency.Engage in initiatives to improve the reliability, durability, and observability of our storage stack.Collaborate with operations teams to monitor, analyze, and optimize storage systems using telemetry, metrics, and dashboards to enhance performance, reduce latency, and improve resilience.Work cross-functionally with platform, product, and infrastructure teams to deliver seamless storage capabilities across the stack.Share your expertise and mentor other engineers in best practices.

Join Cloudflare as a Product Manager for our Control Plane team, where you'll have the opportunity to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of key product initiatives. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs, define product requirements, and deliver exceptional user experiences. Your insights will directly impact the future of our platform, helping to secure and accelerate the internet.