Tailscale
Tailscale
51 – 200 Employees
SaaSSecurityTelecommunications
Tailscale builds secure networking software that connects people, services, and devices across locations and cloud environments. Its modern VPN is based on WireGuard and is designed to replace the complexity of traditional VPN infrastructure with fast deployment, encrypted connections, access controls, and zero-trust networking capabilities. The company operates across SaaS, security, and telecommunications, supporting use cases such as remote access, site-to-site connectivity, and multi-cloud networking for both organizations and individual users.

Backend Engineer, Control Plane at Tailscale — Remote in the United Kingdom

Build Go-based control-plane, relay, and identity services for Tailscale’s secure networking platform. Take ownership of scalable, observable, security-focused software from initial design through production operations.

Description

  • Contribute to Tailscale’s product by developing open-source client code and supporting backend services
  • Take ownership across the product lifecycle, from implementation and ideation to strategic technical decisions
  • Partner with UX/UI designers and product managers to define and refine product features
  • Design, implement, test, and document foundational software components
  • Deliver capabilities spanning the control plane, relay infrastructure, and identity integrations
  • Instrument production services, contribute to incident response, and resolve customer support escalations
  • Evaluate and improve system performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Apply security-first principles throughout system design and implementation

Requirements

  • Professional experience building distributed systems
  • Practical experience programming in Go
  • Experience working with one or more SQL databases
  • Working knowledge of networking concepts, including IP addressing and routing
  • Ability to exchange constructive feedback and work effectively with autonomy
  • Adaptability in a fast-changing startup environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • Base salary, equity incentive plan, and variable commission for quota-based roles
  • Comprehensive group benefits for employees and families, including health, vision, and dental coverage with no waiting period
  • Flexible remote-first working environment
  • Virtual and in-person social events
  • Corporate co-working program
  • Employer-funded retirement contributions matching employee contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 0.75% of eligible annual compensation
  • Annual company retreat and team off-sites
  • $1,500 USD annual professional development allowance
  • Mentorship, coaching, and opportunities for internal advancement
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Company-provided laptop, with Mac or PC options
  • Monthly reimbursement for home internet
  • $500 USD allowance for workstation customization
  • Paid parental-leave top-ups of 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents

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