Software Engineer, Networking (Dataplane)

📋 Description

• Contribute to the core client connectivity features of Tailscale by applying a deep understanding
• Evolve and enhance the Tailscale connectivity offerings between clients, subnet routers, exit nodes
• Provide architectural insights and resolve escalated customer network issues to fix complex
• Collaborate with product management and internal engineering to develop integrated network
• Design, build, test, and document core Tailscale’s client-side networking software.
• Advance product features by building upon or merging established industry network protocols with

🎯 Requirements

• Significant experience with networking software and diagnosing networking issues
• Possess a comprehensive grasp of networking engineering, such as routing, VPNs, IP address
• Proficiency in Go or other low-level languages (e.g. C/C++, Rust), including a strong grasp of
• Experience with large scale distributed systems is highly desirable
• Knowledge of low-level OS network stacks is highly desirable
• Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently

🎁 Benefits

• An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
• A competitive total compensation package. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and
• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision
• 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