Staff Software Engineer leading frontend system initiatives at a fintech company. Influencing architecture and mentoring team members to enhance code quality.
About the role
- Software Engineer developing networking features and optimizations for Tailscale's software. Collaborating with design and product teams in a fully remote environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to both open-source client code and related backend services, with an emphasis on networking features and optimizations
- Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic decision-making
- Work with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features that enhance networking capabilities
- Work as part of a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core networking software components
- Develop and optimize product features in areas such as our control plane, relay infrastructure, and networking protocols
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex networking issues across different environments
- Exhibit ownership over the running services that comprise Tailscale’s product 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
- Bring a security-first mindset to both design and implementation, ensuring robust and secure networking components
Requirements
- Significant experience with networking software and diagnosing networking issues
- Deep understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing, routing, NAT traversal, and VPN technologies
- Experience with distributed systems
- Experience with one or more SQL databases
- Experience with Go is a plus
- Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently
- Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
- A competitive total compensation package.
- Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period.
- Remote first company.
- Connect with other Tailscalars IRL.
- Support for your personal and professional development.
- Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration.
- A build-your-own home office setup.
- Generous parental leave program from your first day.
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