Product Manager - Kubernetes

Summary

Join Tailscale as a Staff Product Manager to lead strategic machine-to-machine (M2M) initiatives, focusing on Kubernetes integration. You will own the vision, strategy, and execution for Kubernetes-native solutions and broader M2M capabilities. Collaborate with engineering, design, security teams, and stakeholders to build innovative solutions for secure connectivity and automation. Identify new market opportunities and craft strategies to expand Tailscale's presence in M2M and Kubernetes ecosystems. A deep understanding of developer experiences is crucial. You will mentor the product management team and provide thought leadership.

Requirements

• 7+ years of product management experience, ideally focused on Kubernetes, automation, or infrastructure products
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes ecosystems, CNCF projects, and developer tools
• Familiarity and experience with service mesh technologies, such as Istio, Linkerd, or similar tools
• Proven ability to lead strategic, complex technical initiatives at enterprise scale
• Exceptional strategic thinking, market analysis, and ability to identify new opportunities and create winning strategies
• Deep curiosity and passion for building exceptional developer experiences
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, comfortable navigating technical complexity and ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with executives, engineering leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Define and drive strategic initiatives around machine-to-machine communication, Kubernetes integrations, workload identity, and automation capabilities
• Identify emerging market opportunities and develop strategic approaches to effectively capture them
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and cross-functional teams to develop Kubernetes-native features and services
• Engage regularly with enterprise customers, translating their M2M and Kubernetes requirements into clear product strategies and actionable roadmaps
• Provide thought leadership internally and externally around Kubernetes ecosystems and best practices
• Mentor and elevate the broader product management team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative product development

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands on experience with Tailscale at work or home
• Experience with secure networking, identity management, Zero Trust architectures, or related enterprise security products
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and GitOps practices
• Direct experience with regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government

Benefits

• Base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits
• 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/department off-sites, or use your individual travel budget to meet up with team members in Canada, the US, or the UK
• 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