Software Engineer, Networking (Edge)

6 days, 22 hours 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 networking features, connectivity solutions, and open-source client dataplane components.
  • Develop and improve Tailscale Funnel and DERP relay infrastructure and related network protocols.
  • Operate global hosted services by implementing observability, participating in incident management, and handling technical support escalations.
  • Troubleshoot complex, escalated networking and connectivity issues across diverse technical environments.
  • Improve the performance, reliability, scalability, and availability of networking systems.
  • Apply security-focused practices throughout the design and implementation of networking components.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with engineering and product teams to advance hosted services and client capabilities.
  • Provide architectural guidance for complex customer networking problems.

Requirements

  • Professional experience developing and troubleshooting networking software.
  • Strong knowledge of VPNs, NAT traversal, routing, and IP addressing.
  • Experience with distributed systems and global-scale services.
  • Experience applying SRE and DevOps methodologies.
  • Experience with Go is highly preferred.
  • Ability to work autonomously and provide constructive feedback in collaborative teams.
  • Adaptability to a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

  • US base salary range of $163,000–$226,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.
  • Fully remote-first, flexible work environment with coworking support.
  • Health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and families with no waiting period.
  • Dollar-for-dollar retirement contribution matching up to 0.75% of eligible compensation.
  • Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.
  • $1,500 annual professional development budget plus mentorship and coaching opportunities.
  • Company-provided laptop, monthly home internet reimbursement, and $500 home office allowance.
  • Annual retreats, team off-sites, and supported in-person collaboration.

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