[Remote] Solutions Engineer - Commercial (West) at Tailscale

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Networking Software, Security SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in a customer-facing Solutions Engineer or Sales Architect role within networking or security software, with proven success in co-owning pipeline and influencing quota outcomes with Sales. A deep understanding of zero-trust networking, secure connectivity, and IAM integrations (SSO, SAML, OIDC) is required, along with hands-on architecture experience with AWS, GCP, and/or Azure. Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls) and troubleshooting skills are essential, as are excellent communication skills capable of translating technical features into business value. Experience thriving in high-growth or startup environments is preferred, and candidates should ideally be based on the west coast (Pacific time zone).

Responsibilities

The Commercial Solutions Engineer will partner with Account Executives to identify, qualify, and close new Commercial customer opportunities. This role involves leading technical discovery, solution architecture, demos, and Proofs of Concept (POCs) to accelerate customer decision-making. They will guide complex multi-stakeholder deals by aligning technical and business objectives, provide structured feedback to shape the product roadmap and go-to-market strategy, and build scalable enablement resources, demo environments, and solution blueprints for the SE team.

Skills

Networking

Security Software

Sales

Technical Discovery

Architecture Design

Zero-trust Networking

Secure Connectivity

IAM Integrations

SSO

SAML

OIDC

AWS

GCP

Azure

TCP/IP

DNS

Routing

Firewalls

Troubleshooting

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