Software Engineer - Full Stack

Software Engineer - Full Stack Copy page Location: San Francisco Salary: $125k - $185k + 0.5% - 1.5% equity Years of experience: 3+ Skills: TypeScript, Go, SQL (PostgreSQL, SQLite), NextJS, AWS ​ About Pangolin Pangolin delivers identity-aware remote access to internal apps and services. Our platform replaces legacy VPNs and simplifies secure access to infrastructure, applications, and developer environments. We build in the open and are self‑hosted by default so teams retain control over data and infrastructure. The system is policy‑driven, integrates with standard IdPs, exposes clear observability and health, and provides an API for automation. If you’re interested in open-source auth and networking infrastructure, we’d love to chat. ​ About The Role As a Full Stack Software Engineer at Pangolin, you’ll help architect, build, and maintain the core of the Pangolin system. You’ll work primarily on the Pangolin container, the central server with the UI, APIs, schemas, and more. As an early hire, you’ll play a foundational role in shaping how Pangolin is built as both a product and a company. ​ What You’ll Do Design, develop, and test the core of our self-hosted platform Frontend (NextJS, Tailwind, ShadCN) Backend (Express APIs, SQL, Drizzle ORM) Processes (CICD, Internal Tooling) Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to distributed systems, networking, and security. Actively engaging with the open-source community, providing support, and driving engagement on platforms like GitHub and Discord Ship quickly and get instant feedback from our large open-source user-base ​ What We’re Looking For ​ High Level Must be a current or recent graduate with more than 3 years of work experience in computer science Must be authorized to work in the US Must be comfortable with and excited by early stage startup culture and figuring things out as we go Must have your own ideas and be willing to communicate them ​ Other Technical Qualifications Extensive TypeScript experience and can write a little Go Familiarity with web identity and authentication standards: OAuth2, OIDC, SSO Experience with cloud infrastructure and operational technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, AWS) Basic knowledge of networking concepts: tunneling, WireGuard, proxies, SSL/TLS ​ What You Can Expect Competitive salary Hybrid (in-person + work-from-home) Quiet work environment Small, trusting team of founders and engineers Relocation assistance Unlimited PTO ​ Process We will review your provided materials Complete a quick “get to know you interview” with founders 1-2 technical interviews Fly out to meet the team for a day (paid if not hired) Onboard! ​ How to Apply Apply here Attach your GitHub profile and/or any relevant open-source contributions Include a brief thoughtful message about why you’re interested in Pangolin and this role Was this page helpful? Yes No Suggest edits Raise issue ⌘I