Senior Solutions Engineer helping channel partners sell and deploy Tailscale’s secure networking software. Leading technical discovery, architecture, enablement, and co-selling for complex partner deals.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Channel Account Managers and Account Executives to identify, qualify, and close new and expansion opportunities through the channel
Lead technical discovery, solution architecture, demos, and proofs-of-concept for partner-sourced and co-sell deals
Advise partners and end customers on zero-trust networking, secure connectivity, identity integrations, AI gateway/Aperture scenarios, and PAM
Develop and deliver partner technical enablement, including training programs, certification content, demo environments, solution blueprints, reference architectures, and battle cards
Architect and guide complex partner-customer-Tailscale deals, aligning technical requirements with business outcomes
Provide field feedback from partners and joint customers to Product, Engineering, and go-to-market teams
Build relationships with technical stakeholders at strategic partners and handle advanced architecture and integration escalations
Collaborate with Sales, Partner, Product, Customer Success, and Support teams to improve handoffs, technical win rates, and partner-sourced revenue
Contribute reusable demo assets, partner-facing documentation, and best-practice playbooks
Requirements
6+ years of experience in a customer-facing Solutions Engineer, Sales Engineer, or Solutions Architect role in networking, security, infrastructure, or related software
Direct experience enabling or co-selling with MSPs, OEMs, VARs, system integrators, or technology alliance partners
Proven track record of co-owning pipeline and influencing quota outcomes with sales or channel teams
Deep understanding of zero-trust networking, secure remote access/connectivity, and identity and access management integrations including SSO, SAML, OIDC, and SCIM
Strong networking fundamentals and troubleshooting skills, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and NAT traversal
Hands-on architecture and deployment experience with at least two major cloud providers among AWS, GCP, and Azure, plus hybrid environments
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value for technical and non-technical audiences
Experience designing and delivering technical training or enablement content
Ability to work autonomously in a high-growth, fully distributed environment
Willingness to travel approximately 15–25% for partner workshops, customer meetings, conferences, and internal collaboration
Nice-to-have: experience with networking/security/infrastructure SaaS, regulated industries or compliance frameworks, Python/Bash/Go/Terraform/HCL/Kubernetes, AI gateway or LLM access governance, zero-trust/SASE/secure connectivity competition, Tailscale/WireGuard/mesh networking, and reusable solution architectures or partner certification programs
Benefits
Equity incentive plan
Variable commission for quota-based roles
Health, vision, and dental coverage with no waiting period for employees and families
Remote-first flexible work environment
Corporate co-working program
Employer-funded retirement contributions matching employee contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 0.75% of eligible compensation annually
Annual company retreat and team off-sites
$1500 USD annually for professional development
Mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities
Flexible paid time off program
Company-owned laptop, with choice of Mac or PC
Monthly home internet reimbursement
$500 USD home office/workstation customization allowance
Paid parental leave top-ups: 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents
Inclusive and accessible hiring process with accommodations available
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