Tailscale · 1 month ago
Software Engineer, Networking (Edge)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$218K/yr - $303K/yrTailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices. They are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their engineering team, focusing on network engineering and software development to enhance their global infrastructure and connectivity solutions.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInfrastructureNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Utilize extensive network engineering knowledge coupled with software development and SRE/DevOps proficiency to design, construct, and oversee Tailscale’s global Funnel and DERP relay infrastructure
Promote operational excellence and automation to guarantee the scalability, high availability, and performance of hosted services
Offer architectural guidance and troubleshoot escalated networking problems for customers to address intricate connectivity issues
Partner with internal engineering and product groups to advance hosted services and clients, ensuring updates provide broad value to our customer base
Support network connectivity capabilities and features by contributing to the open-source client code and developing the Tailscale product dataplane
Design, construct, evaluate, and provide documentation for networking features, connectivity solutions, and the open-source client-code network dataplane
Enhance and iterate on product capabilities, specifically focusing on Funnel and DERP relay infrastructures and their associated network protocols
Investigate and rectify complex, escalated network difficulties encountered across diverse technical environments
Maintain accountability for Tailscale's live services by integrating observability, engaging in incident management, and managing technical support escalations
Evaluate and boost the performance, reliability, and scaling capabilities of our networking resources and systems
Apply a security-centric approach to every stage of development, from initial design to final implementation of networking components
Qualification
Required
Proven track record in networking software development and troubleshooting
Expertise in core networking principles such as VPNs, NAT traversal, routing, and IP addressing
Experience with distributed systems, maintaining global-scale services, and applying SRE & DevOps methodologies
Strong interpersonal skills for exchanging constructive feedback and the autonomy to work solo
Adaptability to thrive within a fast-paced startup environment
Superior communication abilities, both in writing and speaking
Preferred
Experience with Go programming language is highly desired
Benefits
An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
A competitive total compensation package. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles).
Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family!
Remote first company 6most of our teams work fully remotely. Enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you). Some roles require in-office collaboration depending on team needs, which will be clearly noted in the job description.
Connect with other Tailscalars IRL. Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team off-sites, and collaborate in person with teammates across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. We support intentional in-person connection through team travel and distributed collaboration.
Support for your personal and professional development. Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.
Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration.Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or travelling the world!
A build-your-own home office setup. You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1000 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own.
Generous parental leave program from your first day. We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks.
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
Tailscale has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
67%
Represents job field similar to this job
Engineering and Development
Customer Service and Support
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (1)
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$276.37MKey Investors
AccelCRV,Insight PartnersHeavybit
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 Carney
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
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