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Senior Backend Software Engineer

Teleport builds The Teleport Access Platform delivering on-demand, least privileged access to infrastructure based on cryptographic identity and zero trust.
United States
$212,000 - $327,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Backend Software Engineer

Teleport, a cybersecurity company valued at $1.1B, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their engineering team. The role focuses on building the Teleport Access Platform, an open-source project that provides secure infrastructure access. You'll work with Go and Rust, developing critical security features and integrations for major cloud providers. The position offers significant autonomy and impact, working on challenging problems in security, networking, and scalability. The company culture emphasizes professional growth, direct customer impact, and open-source contribution. You'll be part of a collaborative team building solutions used by major companies like Elastic, Snowflake, and NASDAQ. The role combines technical depth with business impact, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates should be security-minded, autonomous, and passionate about building robust infrastructure solutions. The position is remote-friendly with a focus on delivering practical solutions for real-world engineering challenges.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Software Engineer

  • Building backend integrations with cloud provider's managed databases
  • Working on scalability and resiliency of clusters with 10K+ nodes
  • Implementing advanced HTTPS proxy with identity aware access control
  • Building hardened security for Linux and Mac users

Requirements For Senior Backend Software Engineer

Go
Rust
JavaScript
React
Linux
  • Golang or Rust experience
  • Linux systems engineering
  • Cryptography engineering experience is a plus

Benefits For Senior Backend Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Equity
401k
  • Extensive health coverage
  • Annual expense budget
  • Rest & recovery policies that maximize leave
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Equity in a US $1.1-bn business
  • Professional development opportunities

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