[Remote] Software Engineer, Networking (Features)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tailscale develops software that securely interconnects people and devices across networks. The Software Engineer will develop open-source client code and backend services focused on networking features, own the product lifecycle, and collaborate with designers and product managers. The role also involves designing, testing, documenting, securing, and improving scalable networking systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to both open-source client code and related backend services, with an emphasis on networking features and optimizations
• Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic decision-making
• Work with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features that enhance networking capabilities
• 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

Skills

• 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
• The ability to think on your feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and comfort working asynchronously are essential

Benefits

• An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
• An equity incentive plan.
• Variable commission (for quota-based roles).
• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period, including health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family.
• Remote first company—most of our teams work fully remotely.
• Virtual and in-person social events.
• A corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you).
• Employer-funded retirement contributions: Tailscale will match your retirement contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum annual employer contribution equal to 0.75% of your eligible compensation.
• An annual company retreat.
• Team off-sites.
• Team travel and distributed collaboration across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore.
• $1500 USD annually for professional development.
• Mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.
• Flexible, paid time off program.
• A company-owned laptop (Mac or PC).
• Monthly home internet reimbursement.
• $500 USD to customize your workstation.
• Paid parental leave program with parental leave top-ups of 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.

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