Software Engineer building Tailscale’s secure networking infrastructure, including Funnel and DERP relays. Improving global connectivity, reliability, observability, and open-source dataplane systems.
Responsibilities
Design, construct, evaluate, and document networking features, connectivity solutions, and the open-source client-code network dataplane
Design, build, and oversee Tailscale’s global Funnel and DERP relay infrastructure
Promote operational excellence and automation for scalable, highly available, high-performing hosted services
Enhance Funnel and DERP relay infrastructures and associated network protocols
Investigate and resolve complex escalated network problems across diverse technical environments
Maintain live services through observability, incident management, and technical support escalations
Evaluate and improve performance, reliability, and scaling of networking systems
Provide architectural guidance and troubleshoot escalated customer networking issues
Collaborate with engineering and product teams on hosted services and clients
Apply security-focused practices throughout networking component development
Requirements
Proven track record in networking software development and troubleshooting
Expertise in VPNs, NAT traversal, routing, and IP addressing
Experience with distributed systems, global-scale services, and SRE & DevOps methodologies
Experience with Go is highly desired
Strong interpersonal skills and autonomy to work independently
Adaptability in a fast-paced startup environment
Superior written and verbal communication abilities
Benefits
Inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self
Competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity incentive plan, and variable commission for quota-based roles
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and other group benefits with no waiting period
Remote-first work environment
Virtual and in-person social events
Corporate co-working program
Employer-funded retirement contributions matching employee contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum annual employer contribution equal to 0.75% of eligible compensation
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 (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
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