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.

Software Engineer, Networking Features (Canada Remote)

Build secure networking features and distributed systems for Tailscale’s connectivity software. Develop Go-based open-source clients and backend services while working remotely from Canada.

Description

  • Build Tailscale’s product by contributing to open-source client code and backend services focused on networking features and optimization.
  • Own work across the product lifecycle, from implementation and ideation through strategic decisions.
  • Partner with UX/UI designers and product managers to define networking capabilities.
  • Design, implement, test, and document core networking components.
  • Add observability to production services, respond to incidents, and resolve customer support escalations.
  • Evaluate and improve the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of networking systems and resources.
  • Use a security-first approach when designing and implementing networking solutions.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience implementing application-layer networking and distributed components, including proxies, connectors, and overlay routing.
  • Advanced understanding of operating-system networking internals, including socket programming, routing tables, and packet-filtering primitives.
  • Professional experience developing with Go.
  • Background designing and operating distributed systems.
  • Strong grasp of concurrency concepts such as multithreading, race conditions, memory management, and synchronization primitives.
  • Understanding of scalability principles.
  • Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
  • Ability to write efficient SQL queries.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly.
  • Collaborative, self-directed approach to working both independently and with a team.
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-moving startup environment.

Benefits

  • An inclusive and flexible workplace that supports authentic self-expression.
  • Total compensation package with base pay, equity incentives, and variable commission for quota-based roles.
  • Comprehensive group benefits for employees and families, including health, vision, and dental coverage from the start of employment.
  • Remote-first work model with flexible arrangements.
  • Virtual and in-person opportunities to connect socially.
  • Corporate coworking access through WeWork or comparable spaces.
  • Employer retirement contributions matching employee contributions dollar for dollar, up to a maximum annual employer contribution of 0.75% of eligible compensation.
  • Annual company retreat and team off-sites.
  • $1,500 USD per year for professional development.
  • Mentorship, coaching, and opportunities for internal advancement.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Choice of a company-provided Mac or PC laptop.
  • 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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