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. Go programming experience is a plus, along with the ability to give and process constructive feedback and the 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, working with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features that enhance networking capabilities, working as part of a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core networking software components, developing and optimizing product features in areas such as the control plane, relay infrastructure, and networking protocols, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex networking issues across different environments, exhibiting ownership over the running services that comprise Tailscale’s product by building for observability, participating in incident response, and fielding customer support escalations, analyzing and improving the efficiency, scalability, and stability of networking systems and resources, and bringing a security-first mindset to both design and implementation, ensuring robust and secure networking components.
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.