Software Engineer, Networking (Dataplane)

2 months 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

  • Design, build, test, and document Tailscale’s client-side networking software.
  • Contribute to core client connectivity features using network engineering and software development expertise.
  • Evolve connectivity offerings between clients, subnet routers, exit nodes, and other customer infrastructure integrations.
  • Provide architectural insights and resolve escalated customer network issues.
  • Collaborate with product management and internal engineering to deliver scalable, maintainable network solutions.
  • Optimize software performance, reliability, and scale across different platforms and hardware.
  • Support customer success teams with critical network escalations in key customer environments.
  • Engage with the open-source community and contribute to relevant projects.

Requirements

  • Significant experience with networking software and diagnosing networking issues.
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts such as routing, VPNs, IP address management, and NAT traversal.
  • Proficiency in Go or other low-level languages such as C/C++ or Rust.
  • Strong grasp of concurrent programming and performance optimization techniques.
  • Experience with large-scale distributed systems is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of low-level operating system network stacks is highly desirable.
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and work independently.
  • Comfort working in a dynamic startup environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $163,000 to $226,000 USD.
  • Competitive total compensation package with 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 families.
  • Remote-first work environment with flexibility to work from various locations and access to co-working spaces.
  • $1,500 USD annually for professional development, plus mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.
  • Flexible paid time off to support work-life integration.
  • $1,000 USD for a home office setup, plus company-owned laptop and monthly home internet reimbursement.
  • Parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks available from day one.

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