Software Engineer, Networking (Edge)

3 hours, 35 minutes 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, and document networking features, connectivity solutions, and the open-source client dataplane.
  • Develop and improve Tailscale’s Funnel and DERP relay infrastructure and related network protocols.
  • Investigate and resolve complex escalated networking issues across diverse customer environments.
  • Own observability, incident response, and technical support escalations for live services.
  • Evaluate and improve the performance, reliability, scalability, and availability of networking systems.
  • Apply a security-focused approach throughout the design and implementation of networking components.
  • Collaborate with internal engineering and product teams to advance hosted services and client features.
  • Contribute to the open-source client code and the Tailscale product dataplane.
  • Provide architectural guidance for difficult connectivity problems and customer escalations.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in networking software development and troubleshooting.
  • Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including VPNs, NAT traversal, routing, and IP addressing.
  • Experience with distributed systems and global-scale services.
  • Experience applying SRE and DevOps methodologies.
  • Go programming experience is highly desired.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with highly technical teams in an asynchronous environment.
  • Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits

  • Base salary plus equity, with compensation aligned to a fair and equitable pay philosophy.
  • CAD salary range of $218,420 to $302,840 for this role.
  • Comprehensive group benefits with health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family, with no waiting period.
  • Remote-first work environment with flexibility to work from wherever you have internet access.
  • $1,500 USD annually for professional development, plus mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.
  • Flexible paid time off to support work-life integration.
  • Company-provided laptop, monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1,000 USD for a home office setup.
  • Generous parental leave with top-ups for up to 26 weeks, available from day one.

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