Description:

Tailscale is seeking a skilled and diligent full-time Software Engineer to join their growing team.
The role involves developing the Tailscale product, contributing to both open source client code and related backend services.
The engineer will take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic decision-making.
Collaboration with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features is essential.
The company is looking for a motivated individual who can help move the product forward in a fully remote environment.
The role requires the ability to think on your feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and work asynchronously.
Key responsibilities include designing, building, testing, and documenting core software components, developing product features, and exhibiting ownership over running services.
The engineer will analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources while bringing a security-first mindset to both design and implementation.

Requirements:

Candidates must have experience with distributed systems.
Experience with one or more SQL databases is required.
Familiarity with authentication/authorization protocols and frameworks such as OAuth2, OIDC, SSO, and SAML is necessary.
Candidates should have familiarity with networks, including IP addressing and routing.
Most non-front-end portions of the system are developed in the Go programming language; experience with Go is a plus.
The ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently, is essential.
Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Tailscale offers an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can be their authentic selves, recognizing the impact of diverse voices and backgrounds.
A competitive total compensation package is provided, including a base salary, equity incentive plan, and variable commission for quota-based roles.
Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period are available, covering health, vision, dental, and more for employees and their families.
The position is all-remote, allowing employees to work from anywhere, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage a corporate co-working program.
Employees can connect with other Tailscalars in real life through annual company retreats, team off-sites, or individual travel budgets.
Support for personal and professional development includes $1500 USD annually for professional development, mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.
A flexible paid time off program encourages employees to take 4-6 weeks of vacation annually to support work-life integration.
Employees can customize their home office setup with a company-owned laptop, monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1000 USD to personalize their workstation.
A generous parental leave program is available from the first day of employment, encouraging new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks.