5 hours ago
Remote, CanadaSenior
Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, and document core software components.
- Develop features across the control plane, relay infrastructure, identity integrations, and open-source client code.
- Own running product services by building observability, participating in incident response, and handling customer support escalations.
- Analyze and improve system efficiency, scalability, and stability.
- Contribute to product ideation, strategic decisions, and collaboration with UX/UI designers and product managers.
- Apply a security-first mindset to software design and implementation.
Requirements
- Experience with distributed systems.
- Experience with the Go programming language.
- Experience with one or more SQL databases.
- Familiarity with networking concepts including IP addressing and routing.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate with technical teams, and give and process constructive feedback.
- Flexibility in a dynamic startup environment and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Remote-first, fully distributed work environment with flexible work practices and a corporate co-working program.
- Base salary, equity incentive plan, and comprehensive group health, vision, and dental benefits with no waiting period.
- Employer retirement contributions matched dollar-for-dollar up to a maximum annual employer contribution equal to 0.75% of eligible compensation.
- Annual company retreat, team off-sites, and support for intentional in-person collaboration and travel.
- $1500 USD annually for professional development, plus mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.
- Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave top-ups of 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.
- Company-owned laptop choice, monthly home internet reimbursement, and $500 USD for workstation customization.
- Accessible and inclusive hiring process with accommodation support.
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.