Software Engineer, Networking (Features)

📋 Description

• Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to both open-source client code and related backend
• Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic
• Work with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features that enhance networking
• 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

🎯 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 including base salary, equity incentive plan, and variable
• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period including health, vision, dental coverage for
• Remote first company with virtual and in-person social events and corporate co-working program
• Employer-funded retirement contributions with dollar-for-dollar match up to 0.75% of eligible
• Connect with other Tailscalars IRL at annual company retreat and team off-sites across Canada, the