AI Summary
Tailscale is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to develop secure networking software, focusing on application-layer networking concepts and distributed components. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining core networking systems with ownership of the entire product lifecycle. Candidates must have strong Go programming skills, deep OS networking knowledge, and experience with distributed systems.
Key Highlights
Develop Tailscale product with emphasis on networking features and optimizations
Work with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape networking capabilities
Requires strong Go programming skills and OS-level networking expertise
Key Responsibilities
Work as part of a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core networking software components
Exhibit ownership over the running services that comprise Tailscale's product by building for observability, participating in incident response, and fielding customer support escalations
Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of networking systems and resources
Bring a security-first mindset to both design and implementation, ensuring robust and secure networking components
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
base salary
equity
comprehensive benefits
remote-first company
paid time off
home office setup
monthly home internet reimbursement
workstation customization allowance
parental leave top-ups
Job Description
About Tailscale
Tailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices, no matter where they are. From hobbyists to multinational corporations, teams of every size use Tailscale each day to protect their networks, share access to internal tools, and more. We're building a future for the Internet that's easy, sensible, and safe, like it used to be. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.
Job Description
We’re seeking a skilled and diligent full-time Software Engineer to join our growing team. You will work as part of the engineering team to:
- Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to both open-source client code and related backend services, with an emphasis on networking features and optimizations
- Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic decision-making
- Work with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features that enhance networking capabilities
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core networking software components.
- Exhibit ownership over the running services that comprise Tailscale’s product by building for observability, participating in incident response, and fielding customer support escalations.
- Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of networking systems and resources.
- Bring a security-first mindset to both design and implementation, ensuring robust and secure networking components.
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- Proven experience implementing application-layer networking concepts and distributed components, such as proxies, connectors, and overlay routing, to enable seamless connectivity.
- Deep knowledge of operating system-level networking internals, including socket programming, routing tables, and packet filtering primitives.
- Professional experience with Go (Golang)
- Experience designing and maintaining distributed systems, with a solid understanding of concurrency (e.g., multithreading, race conditions, memory management, synchronization primitives) and scalability.
- Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and writing efficient SQL queries.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
- Strong collaborative mindset—you actively give and process constructive feedback and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Startup-ready flexibility, with the adaptability to pivot and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
US Pay Range
$163,000—$226,000 USD
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What We Offer
- An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. We recognize the impact of diverse voices and backgrounds on the growth of our people, product, and company. And that flexibility in how and when you work empowers our team to integrate work and life.
- A competitive total compensation package. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles).
- Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family!
- Remote first company—most of our teams work fully remotely. Enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you). Some roles require in-office collaboration depending on team needs, which will be clearly noted in the job description.
- Connect with other Tailscalars IRL. Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team off-sites, and collaborate in person with teammates across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. We support intentional in-person connection through team travel and distributed collaboration.
- Support for your personal and professional development. Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.
- Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or travelling the world!
- A build-your-own home office setup. You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1000 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own.
- Generous parental leave program from your first day. We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks.
Our hiring process uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people.
Please be aware that legitimate emails from Tailscale's talent team will only originate from @tailscale.com, @greenhouse.io, and @interviews.modernloop.io email addresses. For more information about protecting yourself from impersonators and scams, please visit https://tailscale.com/scam-awareness.
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