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Windows Engineer

Tailscale· Engineering
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Remote$143k - $179kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Remote, United States — Full-time Software Engineer focusing on the Windows platform within the Tailscale client, with emphasis on WinUI/Windows App SDK, while contributing to cross-platform code.

Responsibilities

  • Work with engineers on a native Windows desktop client using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML and Go
  • Implement support for the latest Windows platform features while maintaining compatibility with a subset of older versions
  • Develop and optimize product features on Windows, with a focus on UI components and platform integration
  • Develop and maintain unit and integration tests using Microsoft Testing Platform v2 and xUnit
  • Contribute to common, cross-platform Tailscale code

Qualifications

  • Four or more years of experience in software development
  • Strong understanding of software development principles, capabilities, and limitations of the Windows platform
  • Proficiency in C# and modern native UI frameworks (WinUI/UWP/WPF)
  • Experience with general networking concepts - DNS, VPNs, IP Networking, routing, etc.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently
  • Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup

Skills

Required:Windows desktop developmentC#Networking concepts
Nice to have:WinUI/Windows App SDKGo

Benefits

  • An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self
  • A competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity, and variable compensation
  • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period (health, vision, dental)
  • Remote first company with optional in-person collaboration and WeWork access
  • Employer-funded retirement contributions (matching up to 0.75% of eligible compensation)
  • Annual company retreat and in-person collaboration opportunities
  • Professional development budget of $1500 USD annually plus mentorship and growth opportunities
  • Paid time off and flexible PTO program
  • Build-your-own home office setup (laptop choice, home internet reimbursement, $500 workstation stipend)
  • Paid parental leave top-ups (20 weeks birthing parents, 16 weeks non-birthing)
Last updated Sep 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Tailscale

Secure Connectivity for AI, IoT & Multi-Cloud

The connectivity platform for devs, IT, and security teams. Zero Trust identity-based access that deploys in minutes and scales to every resource.

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