Test Automation Engineer

Summary

Join Tailscale as a full-time Test Automation Engineer and contribute to building the new internet. You will design, build, and maintain automated testing frameworks for applications across various platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, tvOS, Android, and Linux). Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage for new and existing features. As an early-stage, fully remote company, we seek a motivated individual who can work independently and asynchronously. The role requires strong technical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues. We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on test automation
• Experience with mobile and desktop application testing across multiple platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux)
• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes and tools
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Go for writing test scripts and automation
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing protocols, firewalls, and VPN technologies with ability to analyze network traffic and troubleshoot connectivity issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience creating detailed test documentation, bug reports, and technical specifications for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for our applications across multiple platforms
• Integrate automated test suites into continuous integration pipelines to ensure consistent and reliable testing
• Identify high priority or error prone functionality to automate
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand new features and ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate application functionality
• Analyze test results and work with the development team to resolve issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network protocols, VPN technologies, and security testing
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or container-based testing environments
• Knowledge of network simulation tools and techniques for testing networked applications
• Experience managing physical device labs, including mobile and desktop devices, for testing purposes

Benefits

• 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!
• 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