Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Teleport is the AI Infrastructure Identity Company, focused on solving security challenges by providing cryptographically secured identities. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to work on application security for their core product, implementing security controls and collaborating with teams to enhance security measures.
Responsibilities
- Become an expert on everything related to application security at Teleport
- Design, develop, and ship outstanding, high-quality products
- Write most of the code in Go
- Closely collaborate with other teams at Teleport on matters related to application security
- Master and thoughtfully apply technological advancements in the AI space
- Grow your technical expertise
Skills
- Willingness to work collaboratively with Teleport's engineers on coding challenge in Go as part of the interview process
- Extensive Go experience
- Extensive experience developing scalable distributed systems and platforms with the focus on application security
- Linux systems engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of Identity Management, RBAC, ABAC, and zero-trust security models
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to master new technologies
- Transparency, honesty, and a no-ego mindset
- Secure design and threat modeling experience
- Vulnerability research experience
- Applied Cryptography knowledge
- Significant contributions in Open Source
Benefits
- Extensive health coverage
- Annual expense budget
- Rest and recovery policies that maximize your ability to recharge
- Investment in your future with retirement savings plans
- Professional development opportunities
Company Overview
Teleport is an infrastructure identity company provides access to infrastructure on a foundation of cryptographic identity and zero trust. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Oakland, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://goteleport.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Teleport has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 3 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.