Senior Backend Software Engineer

TeleportOakland, United Stateslast year

US210000USD - 330000USD

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Who you are - To succeed at Teleport and take your career into the future, we are looking for people who are:

We value those who take initiative and get things done. Our team trusts in their ability to make decisions that benefit the company and its customers, letting their work speak for itself.
Working on the very fabric of the internet and providing infrastructure access to some of the world’s biggest companies means you need to think security-first. Our platform is the gatekeeper - The Wall. And winter is coming. We need to ensure we’re secure.
We don’t code for coding's sake. We build for our customers. Designed by engineers for engineers, we understand their environment, challenges and needs better than anyone else. That means we have built a business that can support them by making the right choices that ensure we are in business for the long haul.
We are a team of dedicated professionals, committed to excellence. We set a high bar for joining Teleport, ensuring we attract top talent ready to help shape the future. If you’re passionate about being the best at what you do, Teleport is the place for you.
The range of problem solving includes networking, performance, security and integrations with existing systems.
Build and test cycles are measured in seconds, integration tests are running in minutes.
Most of the code you will write will be open source.
Our products are loved by their users, you’ll get to talk to some of them on Slack.
We practice thorough code reviews and have an open design process.
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.
You will join a 30 minute intro call and we will walk you through the compensation, interview process and requirements.
You join a Slack channel and submit a coding challenge in Golang or Rust using Github.

Requirements

Golang or Rust experience.
Linux systems engineering.
Cryptography engineering experience is a plus.

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Is the Senior Backend Software Engineer position at Teleport remote?: Yes. This role was posted on Remote Backend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
What is the salary for the Senior Backend Software Engineer role?: The posted salary range for this position is 210000USD - 330000USD.
When was this Senior Backend Software Engineer job posted?: This listing was posted on May 6, 2025 and is still open for applications.
How do I apply for the Senior Backend Software Engineer position at Teleport?: Use the apply button on this page — it takes you directly to the employer’s application page.