Tailscale - Software Engineer, Networking (Edge)
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Requirements
• 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 • Most of the systems are developed in the Go programming language. Experience with Go 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 • As a company, we strive to maintain fair and equitable compensation practices within our team across all roles and all levels. Tailscale's compensation package includes base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The salary range displayed on each job posting represents the target range for a new hire's base salary. Individual offers may vary based on experience and skill set. • $163,000—$226,000 USD • Frequently cited statistics show that people who identify with historically marginalized groups are likely to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to help us break that statistic! • We encourage you to help us break that statistic!
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.
Benefits
• An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. We recognize the impact of diverse voices and backgrounds on the growth of our people, product, and company. And that flexibility in how and when you work empowers our team to integrate work and life. • An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. • A competitive total compensation package. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles). • A competitive total compensation package. • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family! • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. • Remote first company—most of our teams work fully remotely. Enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you). Some roles require in-office collaboration depending on team needs, which will be clearly noted in the job description. • Remote first company • Support for your personal and professional development. Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities. • Support for your personal and professional development. • Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or travelling the world! • Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. • A build-your-own home office setup. You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1000 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own. • A build-your-own home office setup. • Generous parental leave program from your first day. We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks. • Generous parental leave program from your first day. • Tailscale is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process or related to any aspect of this role, please contact your recruiter. • Our hiring process uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people. • Please be aware that legitimate emails from Tailscale's talent team will only originate from @tailscale.com, @greenhouse.io, and @interviews.modernloop.io email addresses. For more information about protecting yourself from impersonators and scams, please visit https://tailscale.com/scam-awareness.
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