Tailscale is hiring a
Security Engineer

Summary

Join our team as a software engineer specializing in security and privacy to help grow our product security team. We're looking for people who can move Tailscale forward while making it safer to use.

Requirements

• Proficiency developing in at least one programming language (Tailscale uses Go)
• Proficiency developing for at least one application platform (e.g. iOS, Android, web, Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Prior experience in a safety-related technical role, e.g
• Application security or application platform security
• Infrastructure security
• Security operations
• Penetration testing
• Threat modeling and prioritization
• User experience design or research
• Digital forensics and incident response
• Knowledge of operating system internals and security mechanisms
• Knowledge of cryptographic primitives and protocols
• Knowledge of common networking protocols
• Ability to give and process constructive feedback
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup

Responsibilities

• Improve the security properties of Tailscale by identifying opportunities for security and privacy features, bug fixes, and defense-in-depth, and implementing them across our codebase
• Audit Tailscale features for technical security weaknesses, identifying mitigations or solutions, and driving them towards resolution
• Support engineering decisions with threat modeling and security analysis and expertise

Benefits

• An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self
• A competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period
• All-remote with the opportunity to work from anywhere
• Connect with other Tailscalars IRL
• Support for your personal and professional development
• Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration
• A build-your-own home office setup
• Generous parental leave program from your first day