Tailscale

Analytics Engineer

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Internet, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess experience designing and maintaining production-grade data models and pipelines, demonstrating a deep understanding of modern data modeling principles and best practices, and exhibiting strong SQL skills with confidence in working with complex datasets and schemas. They should also possess high attention to detail, with high standards for data accuracy and validation, and the ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

The Analytics Engineer will dive into complex systems and manual workflows to develop an understanding of Tailscale's tools and constraints, thoughtfully design and maintain clean, scalable, production-grade dbt models for billing pipelines and financial reporting, and work across the full data pipeline from ingestion to transformation to visualization. They will collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Sales, and other teams to understand data needs and deliver timely, practical solutions, taking a pragmatic approach to system challenges while balancing quick fixes with thoughtful long-term design and supporting other domains as the team grows.

Skills

dbt
Data Modeling
Data Pipelines
SQL
Data Analysis
Financial Reporting
ARR
Revenue Recognition
Data Visualization

Tailscale

Secure VPN for remote resource access

About Tailscale

Tailscale offers a secure networking solution that allows users to access remote resources like virtual machines and databases from anywhere using a WireGuard-based Virtual Private Network (VPN). Its service is designed for businesses and individuals needing to manage private resources remotely, with a focus on simplicity and minimal setup. Tailscale's freemium model attracts a wide user base, allowing users to start for free and upgrade for additional features. The company aims to enhance data security while providing an easy-to-use remote access solution.

Key Metrics

None, CanadaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$111.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Company Equity

Risks

A critical vulnerability in Windows client poses remote code execution risk.
Cooling venture funding may impact Tailscale's future investment opportunities.
Scalability challenges may arise with rapid enterprise adoption of zero-trust solutions.

Differentiation

Tailscale uses WireGuard's Noise protocol for trusted encryption standards.
It integrates with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365 for easy setup.
Tailscale offers over 100 integrations, fitting into almost any tech stack.

Upsides

Tailscale's zero-trust solution meets growing demand for enterprise security.
The $100 million Series B funding boosts product expansion and market reach.
Integration with Mullvad enhances privacy with a global VPN server network.

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