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Software Engineer, Networking (Edge)

Tailscale· Engineering
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Remote$163k - $226kfull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Full-time Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain Tailscale’s global Funnel and DERP relay infrastructure, with a focus on networking, reliability, and open-source client dataplane.

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 Tailscale's live services by integrating observability, engaging in incident management, and managing technical support escalations.
  • Evaluate and boost the performance, reliability, and scaling capabilities of our networking resources and systems.
  • Apply a security-centric approach to every stage of development, from initial design to final implementation 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 is highly desired
  • Strong interpersonal skills for exchanging constructive feedback and the 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 development and troubleshootingVPNs, NAT traversal, routing, IP addressing

Benefits

  • An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self
  • A competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity, and variable incentive (for quota-based roles)
  • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period
  • Remote first company with occasional in-office collaboration noted in job descriptions
  • Employer-funded retirement contributions matching up to 0.75% of eligible compensation
  • Annual company retreat and team off-sites; in-person collaboration opportunities
  • $1500 USD annually for professional development
  • Paid time off and flexible PTO
  • Build-your-own home office setup including company laptop, home internet reimbursement, and $500 to customize workstation
  • 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.

SecurityNetworkingZero TrustIdentity-based accessMulti-Cloud
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