Software Engineer, Networking

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Tailscale </strong></p> <p>Tailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices, no matter where they are. From hobbyists to multinational corporations, teams of every size use Tailscale each day to protect their networks, share access to internal tools, and more. We're building a future for the Internet that's easy, sensible, and safe, like it used to be. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.</p></div><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p> <p>We’re seeking a skilled and diligent full-time Software Engineer to join our growing team. You will work as part of the engineering team to:</p> <ul> <li>Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to both open-source client code and related backend services, with an emphasis on networking features and optimizations</li> <li>Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic decision-making</li> <li>Work with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features that enhance networking capabilities</li> </ul> <p>Because we’re an early-stage and fully remote company, we’re looking for a strongly motivated individual who can help move the product forward. The ability to think on your feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and comfort working asynchronously are essential.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work as part of a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core networking software components</li> <li>Develop and optimize product features in areas such as our control plane, relay infrastructure, and networking protocols</li> <li>Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex networking issues across different environments</li> <li>Exhibit ownership over the running services that comprise Tailscale’s product by building for observability, participating in incident response, and fielding customer support escalations</li> <li>Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of networking systems and resources</li> <li>Bring a security-first mindset to both design and implementation, ensuring robust and secure networking components</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Are Looking For</strong></p> <ul> <li>Significant experience with networking software and diagnosing networking issues</li> <li>Deep understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing, routing, NAT traversal, and VPN technologies</li> <li>Experience with distributed systems</li> <li>Experience with one or more SQL databases</li> <li>Experience with Go is a plus</li> <li>Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently</li> <li>Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> </ul> <p>As a company, we strive to maintain fair and equitable compensation practices within our team across all roles and all levels. Tailscale's compensation package includes base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The salary range displayed on each job posting represents the target range for a new hire's base salary. Individual offers may vary based on experience and skill set.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Pay Ranges</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$181,000</span><span class="divider"></span><span>$226,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em data-stringify-type="italic">Frequently cited statistics show that people who identify with historically marginalized groups are likely to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. </em><strong data-stringify-type="bold"><em data-stringify-type="italic">We encourage you to help us break that statistic!</em></strong></p> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>An inclusive, flexible env ... (truncated, view full listing at source)