Tailscale

Engineering Manager

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Internet, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess demonstrated leadership experience with substantial management and mentoring of Engineering teams, including performance evaluations, career development, and fostering a collaborative work environment. They should have experience developing in Go, the language used for much of the system, and the ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently.

Responsibilities

This Engineering Manager will provide guidance, mentorship, and career development for a team of software engineers, contribute toward the success of the Product organization, provide technical direction in projects, help in growing the organization through recruiting and guiding the engineering culture, lead a team responsible for managing a critical production service, manage healthy conflict by moderating design discussions, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and drive planning across multiple time horizons. They will also achieve significant business outcomes through cross-functional collaboration and foster an atmosphere of psychological well-being, embracing diversity and promoting inclusion.

Skills

Mentorship
Technical direction
Recruiting
Engineering culture development
Remote collaboration
Asynchronous communication

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.

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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