Security Software Engineer

4 months, 2 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
Software Development
Tailscale

Tailscale

Tailscale is a zero config VPN service that simplifies network security and connectivity for teams of any scale, offering easy deployment, minimal latency, and compatibility with existing services.

Diversified Telecommunication Services
51-250
Founded 2019
$115M raised

Description

  • Improve Tailscale’s security and privacy through feature work, bug fixes, and defense-in-depth across the codebase.
  • Audit product features for technical security weaknesses and drive mitigations or fixes to resolution.
  • Support engineering decisions with threat modeling, security analysis, and subject matter expertise.
  • Spend at least 50% of the role writing software rather than handling purely operational or governance security work.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to promote secure coding practices and provide targeted security guidance and training.

Requirements

  • Proficiency developing in at least one programming language; Tailscale uses Go.
  • Proficiency developing for at least one application platform such as iOS, Android, web, Windows, macOS, or Linux.
  • Prior experience in a safety-related technical role such as application security, application platform security, penetration testing, threat modeling, UX design or research, or digital forensics and incident response.
  • Deep understanding of web application vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10, client-side security, and common API security flaws.
  • Knowledge of cryptographic primitives and protocols.
  • Knowledge of common networking protocols.
  • Ability to give and process constructive feedback.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup.
  • Ability to take a risk-based approach to security controls and balance security expertise with practical, usable solutions.

Benefits

  • US base salary range of $163,000 to $204,000.
  • Competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity incentive plan, and variable commission for quota-based roles.
  • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period, including health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and their families.
  • Remote-first work environment with most teams fully remote and access to a corporate co-working program.
  • $1,500 USD annually for professional development, plus mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.
  • Flexible paid time off and a healthy work-life integration policy.
  • Home office setup support, including a company-owned laptop, monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1,000 USD to customize your workstation.
  • Generous parental leave with top-ups for up to 26 weeks from day one.

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