[Remote] Software Engineer (Identity), Product Strategy at Tailscale

United States

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Requirements

Experience developing and operating identity systems in real-world conditions
Strong at rapid prototyping, explaining technical concepts, and working directly with customers
Authentication protocols: OAuth, OIDC, SAML, SCIM
Identity infrastructure: IdP platforms, identity sync/provisioning, and directory services
Access control: RBAC/ABAC models, session management, MFA, passwordless auth
Technical skills: Go and/or Python (TypeScript a plus); third-party API integrations; basic networking
AI/LLM experience: Use LLMs daily for planning and development; comfortable building tools/apps on top of LLMs
Experience validating code for production use with security teams
Thrive working independently in a remote environment

Responsibilities

Build POCs that showcase Tailscale for AI agents/tooling and identity use cases
Work with customers to integrate Tailscale—both for internal adoption and for embedding into their products
Create reference architectures and share work through documentation, community engagement, and presentations
Bundt Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until just combined
In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg
Fold the butter mixture into the cream cheese mixture
Pour batter into the prepared bundt cake pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely
Dust with powdered sugar, if desired

Skills

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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