Software Engineer, Networking (Features)

📋 Description

• Work as part of a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core networking software
• Exhibit ownership over the running services that comprise Tailscale's product by building for
• Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of networking systems and resources.
• Bring a security-first mindset to both design and implementation, ensuring robust and secure
• Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to both open-source client code and related backend

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience implementing application-layer networking concepts and distributed components
• Deep knowledge of operating system-level networking internals, including socket programming
• Professional experience with Go (Golang)
• Experience designing and maintaining distributed systems, with a solid understanding of concurrency
• Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and writing efficient SQL queries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical

🎁 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