Tailscale · 5 hours ago
Security Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$163K/yr - $204K/yrTailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices. They are seeking a talented software engineer specializing in security and privacy to help grow their product security team, focusing on improving security properties and auditing features for vulnerabilities.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInfrastructureNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Improve the security properties of Tailscale by identifying opportunities for security and privacy features, bug fixes, and defense-in-depth, and implementing them across our codebase
Audit Tailscale features for technical security weaknesses, identifying mitigations or solutions, and driving them towards resolution
Support engineering decisions with threat modeling and security analysis and expertise
You will spend at least 50% of your time in this role writing software vs purely operational or governance security responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Proficiency developing in at least one programming language (Tailscale uses Go)
Proficiency developing for at least one application platform (e.g. iOS, Android, web, Windows, macOS, Linux)
Prior experience in a safety-related technical role, e.g.: application security or application platform security, penetration testing, threat modeling and prioritization, user experience design or research, digital forensics and incident response
Deep understanding of web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10), client-side security, and common API security flaws
Collaborate with engineering teams to promote secure coding practices and provide targeted security guidance and training
Knowledge of cryptographic primitives and protocols
Knowledge of common networking protocols
Ability to give and process constructive feedback
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
Take a risk-based approach to building security controls, balancing your security expertise and broad technical skillsets with practical, usable solutions
Benefits
An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
A competitive total compensation package.
Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period.
Remote first company—most of our teams work fully remotely.
Connect with other Tailscalars IRL.
Support for your personal and professional development.
Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration.
A build-your-own home office setup.
Generous parental leave program from your first day.
Company
Tailscale
Tailscale is a software company that provides zero-configuration virtual private networks (VPNs) for secure connectivity.
Founded in 2019
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$276.37MKey Investors
AccelHeavybit
2025-04-08Series C· $161.37M
2022-05-04Series B· $100M
2020-11-10Series A· $12M
Leadership Team
Avery Pennarun
Co-founder and CEO
David Crawshaw
Co-Founder
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