Security Software Engineer

📋 Description

• Improve the security properties of Tailscale by identifying opportunities for security and privacy
• Audit Tailscale features for technical security weaknesses, identifying mitigations or solutions
• Support engineering decisions with threat modeling and security analysis and expertise.
• Spend at least 50% of the time writing software vs purely operational or governance security

🎯 Requirements

• Proficiency developing in at least one programming language (Tailscale uses Go)
• Proficiency developing for at least one application platform (e.g., iOS, Android, web, Windows
• Prior experience in a safety-related technical role, e.g., application security or application
• Deep understanding of web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10), client-side security
• Collaborate with engineering teams to promote secure coding practices and provide targeted security
• Knowledge of cryptographic primitives and protocols

🎁 Benefits

• An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
• A competitive total compensation package including base salary, an equity incentive plan and
• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period (health, vision, dental, and more for you and
• Remote first company—most of our teams work fully remotely. Enjoy a change of scenery wherever you
• Employer-funded retirement contributions (Tailscale will match your retirement contributions
• Connect with other Tailscalars IRL. Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team