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Software Engineer, Networking (Features)

Tailscale· Engineering
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full-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Full-time software engineer focused on networking features and optimizations for Tailscale, contributing to open-source client code and backend services. Remote-based role with global collaboration, ownership of product lifecycle, and emphasis on security and scalability.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, and document core networking software components as part of a team of engineers.
  • Own running services that comprise Tailscale’s product by building for observability, participating in incident response, and fielding customer support escalations.
  • Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of networking systems and resources.
  • Bring a security-first mindset to both design and implementation, ensuring robust and secure networking components.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience implementing application-layer networking concepts and distributed components (proxies, connectors, overlay routing) for seamless connectivity.
  • Deep knowledge of OS-level networking internals (socket programming, routing tables, packet filtering primitives).
  • Professional experience with Go (Golang).
  • Experience designing and maintaining distributed systems with understanding of concurrency and scalability (multithreading, race conditions, memory management, synchronization primitives).
  • Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and writing efficient SQL queries.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong collaborative mindset and ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Startup-ready flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Inclusive, flexible environment
  • Competitive total compensation package (base salary, equity, variable incentives)
  • Comprehensive group benefits (health, vision, dental, etc.)
  • Remote-first with optional in-person collaboration as needed
  • Employer-funded retirement contributions (match up to 0.75% of eligible compensation)
  • Annual company retreat and team off-sites, opportunities for in-person collaboration
  • Professional development budget ($1500 USD annually) and mentorship opportunities
  • Flexible, paid time off
  • Build-your-own home office setup (laptop, internet reimbursement, workstation stipend)
  • Paid parental leave top-ups (20 weeks for birthing parents, 16 weeks for non-birthing parents)
Last updated Oct 8, 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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