Software Engineer, Networking (Features)

35 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
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 core networking software components.
  • Develop open-source client code and backend services focused on networking features and optimization.
  • Own product features through ideation, implementation, operation, and strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborate with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape networking capabilities.
  • Build observability into running services, participate in incident response, and handle customer support escalations.
  • Improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of networking systems and resources.
  • Apply a security-first approach to networking design and implementation.

Requirements

  • Experience implementing application-layer networking concepts and distributed components such as proxies, connectors, and overlay routing.
  • Deep knowledge of operating-system networking internals, including socket programming, routing tables, and packet-filtering primitives.
  • Professional experience with Go (Golang).
  • Experience designing and maintaining distributed systems, including concurrency, multithreading, race conditions, memory management, synchronization, and scalability.
  • Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and efficient SQL queries.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for explaining complex technical concepts.
  • Strong collaboration skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback and working independently.
  • Adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and asynchronous remote collaboration.

Benefits

  • CAD $242,540–$302,840 base salary, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.
  • Fully remote-first and flexible work environment with coworking support and virtual and in-person events.
  • 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.
  • $1,500 USD annual professional development budget plus mentorship and coaching.
  • Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.
  • Company laptop, monthly home internet reimbursement, and $500 USD home-office setup budget.
  • Annual company retreats, team off-sites, and support for distributed team travel.

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