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Software Engineer, Networking (Edge)

Tailscale· Engineering
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Hybrid (Canada)CA$218.4k - CA$302.8kfull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Software Engineer role focused on designing, building, and maintaining Tailscale’s global Funnel and DERP relay infrastructure, with emphasis on networking, reliability, security, and open-source contributions. Fully remote (Canada).

Responsibilities

  • Design, construct, evaluate, and provide documentation for networking features, connectivity solutions, and the open-source client-code network dataplane.
  • Enhance and iterate on product capabilities, specifically focusing on Funnel and DERP relay infrastructures and their associated network protocols.
  • Investigate and rectify complex, escalated network difficulties encountered across diverse technical environments.
  • Maintain accountability for live services by integrating observability, incident management, and handling technical support escalations.
  • Evaluate and boost performance, reliability, and scaling capabilities of networking resources and systems.
  • Apply a security-centric approach to every stage of development of networking components.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in networking software development and troubleshooting
  • Expertise in core networking principles such as VPNs, NAT traversal, routing, and IP addressing
  • Experience with distributed systems, maintaining global-scale services, and applying SRE & DevOps methodologies
  • Go programming language experience (highly desired)
  • Strong interpersonal skills for exchanging constructive feedback and autonomy to work solo
  • Adaptability to thrive within a fast-paced startup environment
  • Superior communication abilities, both in writing and speaking

Skills

Required:Networking software developmentVPNs, NAT traversal, routing, IP addressingDistributed systems, global-scale services, SRE / DevOpsGo programmingCommunication

Benefits

  • An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
  • A competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity, and variable compensation (for quota-based roles).
  • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period (health, vision, dental, etc.).
  • Remote-first company with optional in-office collaboration as needed.
  • Employer-funded retirement contributions with matching.
  • Annual company retreat and team off-sites across multiple regions.
  • $1500 USD annual for professional development plus mentorship and promotion opportunities.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Build-your-own home office setup including laptop, home internet reimbursement, and workstation stipend.
  • Paid parental leave top-ups (20 weeks birthing, 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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