Staff Engineer, Communications
TrueMLFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should possess significant experience with networking software and diagnosing networking issues, a deep understanding of networking concepts including IP addressing, routing, NAT traversal, and VPN technologies, experience with distributed systems, and experience with one or more SQL databases. Experience with Go is preferred, along with the ability to give and process constructive feedback, and flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup.
The Software Engineer will develop the Tailscale product, contributing to both open-source client code and related backend services with an emphasis on networking features and optimizations, taking ownership of the entire product lifecycle from writing code to product ideation and strategic decision-making, and working with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features that enhance networking capabilities. They will also work as part of a team to design, build, test, and document core networking software components, develop and optimize product features in areas such as the control plane, relay infrastructure, and networking protocols, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex networking issues across different environments, exhibit ownership over the running services by building for observability, participating in incident response, and fielding customer support escalations, analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of networking systems and resources, and bring a security-first mindset to both design and implementation.
Secure VPN for remote resource access
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.