Back to Jobs

[Remote] Senior Backend Engineer - Platform Security - US

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-16

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.

  •   Apply To This Job

    Similar Jobs

    [Remote] Senior Marketing Engineer (Web & Growth)

    Remote, USA Full-time

    [Remote] Technical Program Manager

    Remote, USA Full-time

    [Remote] Education Program Intern (Volunteer Internship)

    Remote, USA Full-time

    [Remote] Research Associate, Healthcare Innovations

    Remote, USA Full-time

    [Remote] Regional Manager, Field Marketing – US Molecular Imaging - Cardiology - (Midwest / North Central Territory)

    Remote, USA Full-time

    [Remote] Account & Relationship Management Executive

    Remote, USA Full-time

    [Remote] Application Analyst Intermediate - OpTime

    Remote, USA Full-time

    [Remote] Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

    Remote, USA Full-time

    [Remote] Commercial Contracts Analyst- Remote

    Remote, USA Full-time

    [Remote] Enterprise Account Executive - Organic Growth & SEO Solutions

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Software Engineer I

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Senior Manager, Planning

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Experienced Customer Service Representative (Night Shift) – Remote Support and Captioning Expert

    Remote, USA Full-time

    senior product specialist-2

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Internal Operations Assistant

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Sales Trainer

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Experienced Customer Service Representative – Remote Opportunity to Deliver Exceptional Arenaflex Client Experience

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Experienced Full Stack Customer Service Representative – Remote Call Center

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Remote Infant/Toddler Teacher – Early Childhood STEAM Education Specialist for Learn & Grow Creative Arts Center (Hermitage, TN) – Immediate Start

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Senior Customer Success Manager – Enterprise Account Management and Growth

    Remote, USA Full-time