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
• Comprehensive grasp of networking engineering, such as routing, VPNs, IP address management, and
• Proficiency in Go or other low-level languages (e.g., C/C++, Rust), including a strong grasp of
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with highly technical teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working asynchronously in a fully remote environment.

🎁 Benefits

• An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
• A competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity, and variable commission
• Comprehensive group benefits including health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family
• Remote first company with teams mostly working fully remotely.
• Opportunities for virtual and in-person social events and corporate co-working programs.
• Employer-funded retirement contributions with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 0.75% of eligible