Software Engineer, Networking

Summary

Join Tailscale, a growing company building the new internet, as a full-time Software Engineer. You will contribute to the development of the Tailscale product, focusing on networking features and optimizations. This role involves the entire product lifecycle, from coding to strategic decision-making, and collaboration with designers and product managers. As a fully remote company, we seek a self-motivated individual comfortable with asynchronous work and collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess strong networking expertise and a security-first mindset. We offer a competitive compensation package and a flexible, inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• Significant experience with networking software and diagnosing networking issues
• Deep understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing, routing, NAT traversal, and VPN technologies
• Experience with distributed systems
• Experience with one or more SQL databases
• Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently
• Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core networking software components
• Develop and optimize product features in areas such as our control plane, relay infrastructure, and networking protocols
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex networking issues across different environments
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Go

Benefits

• An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self
• 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!
• All-remote with the opportunity to work from anywhere —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)
• 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! We encourage all Tailscalars to take 4-6 weeks of vacation annually
• 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