[Remote] Test Automation Engineer at Tailscale

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software Development, Internet ServicesIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Automated TestingTest FrameworksCross-Platform TestingContinuous IntegrationTest PlanningScriptingTroubleshootingCollaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Test Automation Engineer position?

The salary range is $191,620 - $273,360 CAD.

Is this a remote position, and what is the location policy?

This is a fully distributed position, meaning it is fully remote with no specific office location required.

What are the key required skills for this role?

Key requirements include 5+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on test automation, experience testing mobile and desktop apps across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux, familiarity with CI/CD processes, knowledge of Python, JavaScript, or Go, and strong understanding of networking concepts like TCP/IP, DNS, and VPNs.

What is the company culture or work environment like at Tailscale?

Tailscale has a growing, fully distributed engineering team where you will collaborate closely with product and engineering teams in a supportive environment focused on building secure networking software.

What makes a strong candidate for this Test Automation Engineer role?

A strong candidate has 5+ years in test automation across multiple platforms including mobile and desktop, programming skills in Python, JavaScript, or Go, deep networking knowledge for troubleshooting, and excellent communication for documentation and collaboration.

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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