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Software Engineer, Networking (Features)

Tailscale· Engineering
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RemoteCA$242.5k - CA$302.8kfull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Remote Software Engineer role at Tailscale focusing on networking features and optimizations, contributing to open-source client code and related backend services, with ownership of the full product lifecycle in a fully remote, Canada-based context.

Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core networking software components.
  • Exhibit ownership over the 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, such as proxies, connectors, and overlay routing, to enable seamless connectivity.
  • Deep knowledge of operating system-level networking internals, including socket programming, routing tables, and packet filtering primitives.
  • Professional experience with Go (Golang)
  • Experience designing and maintaining distributed systems, with a solid understanding of concurrency (e.g., multithreading, race conditions, memory management, synchronization primitives) and scalability.
  • Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and writing efficient SQL queries.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
  • Strong collaborative mindset—you actively give and process constructive feedback and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Startup-ready flexibility, with the adaptability to pivot and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Skills

Required:Go (Golang)Application-layer networking conceptsOS-level networking internalsDistributed systems designRelational databasesCommunicationCollaboration

Benefits

  • An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
  • A competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles).
  • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period (health, vision, dental, and more).
  • Remote first company with optional in-person collaboration depending on team needs.
  • Employer-funded retirement contributions matched dollar-for-dollar, up to 0.75% of eligible compensation.
  • Opportunity to connect with other Tailscalars IRL through company events and travel.
  • Professional development funding ($1500 USD annually) and mentorship opportunities.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Build-your-own home office setup (laptop, internet reimbursement, workstation budget).
  • Paid parental leave with top-ups (20 weeks birthing, 16 weeks non-birthing).
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.

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