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Security Infrastructure Engineer

Tailscale· Engineering
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Remote$163k - $204kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Security-focused software engineer role within Tailscale's product security team, emphasizing infrastructure and security controls across cloud, OS, Kubernetes, networks, and CI/CD, with a mix of software development and security governance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build security controls across diverse layers (e.g., cloud platforms, OS, Kubernetes, networks, CI/CD) to defend against sophisticated adversaries and insider threats.
  • Improve the security properties of Tailscale by identifying opportunities for security and privacy features, bug fixes, defense-in-depth, and implementing them across our codebase.
  • Audit Tailscale infrastructure for technical security weaknesses, identifying mitigations or solutions, and driving them towards resolution.
  • Support engineering decisions with threat modeling and security analysis and expertise.
  • You will spend 25-50% of your time in this role writing software vs purely operational or governance security responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Expertise in the security of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), especially securing multi-cloud networks and infrastructure, and designing cloud agnostic systems
  • Familiarity with container security, orchestration security, and authentication/authorization
  • Familiarity with internet/web security fundamentals: WAF’s, TLS, PKI, DNS security, etc.
  • Proficiency developing in at least one programming language (Go) and Infrastructure as Code tooling (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Prior experience in a safety-related technical role (infrastructure security, security operations, threat modeling and prioritization, digital forensics and incident response)
  • Knowledge of operating system internals and security mechanisms
  • Knowledge of common networking protocols
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert during security incidents, focusing on infrastructure-level containment and remediation
  • Ability to give and process constructive feedback
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
  • Take a risk-based approach to building security controls, balancing security expertise and broad technical skillsets with practical, usable solutions

Skills

Required:Cloud securityContainer and orchestration securityWeb security fundamentalsProgrammingInfrastructure as CodeThreat modeling

Benefits

  • An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self
  • A competitive total compensation package (base salary, equity, variable commission for quota-based roles)
  • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period (health, vision, dental, etc.)
  • Remote first company with opportunities for in-office collaboration as needed
  • Employer-funded retirement contributions (match up to 0.75% of eligible compensation)
  • Annual company retreat and team off-sites; in-person collaboration across multiple countries
  • Professional development stipend ($1500 USD annually) and mentorship opportunities
  • Flexible paid time off; work-life integration
  • Build-your-own home office setup (laptop, home internet reimbursement, workstation customization stipend)
  • Paid parental leave program (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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