4 hours ago
Remote, United StatesMid Level
Base Salary
$163k - $226k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, and document core software components.
- Develop features for the control plane, relay infrastructure, identity integrations, open-source client code, and backend services.
- Own product work from implementation through ideation and strategic decision-making.
- Build observability into running services, participate in incident response, and handle customer support escalations.
- Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of system resources.
- Collaborate with engineers, UX/UI designers, and product managers while applying a security-first approach.
Requirements
- Experience with distributed systems, Go, and one or more SQL databases.
- Familiarity with networking concepts including IP addressing and routing.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate asynchronously, and give and process constructive feedback.
- Flexibility in a dynamic startup environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Fully remote, flexible work environment with virtual and in-person social events and a corporate co-working program.
- Base salary, equity incentive plan, and comprehensive group health, vision, and dental benefits.
- Employer-funded retirement contributions matching employee contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 0.75% of eligible compensation annually.
- Annual company retreat, team off-sites, and support for distributed collaboration and travel.
- $1500 USD annually for professional development, plus mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.
- Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave of 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.
- Company-owned laptop choice of Mac or PC, monthly home internet reimbursement, and $500 USD for workstation customization.
About Tailscale
Tailscale builds a software-defined mesh VPN that lets individuals and organizations securely connect devices and services using WireGuard and single sign-on. It sells a subscription SaaS with free and paid plans, offering features like access control lists, device authentication, and admin tooling for teams and enterprises. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Toronto, the company is privately held and used from hobby projects to corporate networks.