Software Engineer, Networking

Key Responsibilities

• Design, construct, evaluate, and provide documentation for networking features, connectivity solutions, and the open-source client-code network dataplane.
• Enhance and iterate on product capabilities, specifically focusing on Funnel and DERP relay infrastructures and their associated network protocols.
• Investigate and rectify complex, escalated network difficulties encountered across diverse technical environments.
• Maintain accountability for Tailscale's live services by integrating observability, engaging in incident management, and managing technical support escalations.
• Evaluate and boost the performance, reliability, and scaling capabilities of our networking resources and systems.
• Apply a security-centric approach to every stage of development, from initial design to final implementation of networking components.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven track record in networking software development and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in core networking principles such as VPNs, NAT traversal, routing, and IP addressing.
• Experience with distributed systems, maintaining global-scale services, and applying SRE & DevOps methodologies.
• Most of the systems are developed in the Go programming language. Experience with Go is highly desired.
• Strong interpersonal skills for exchanging constructive feedback and the autonomy to work solo.
• Adaptability to thrive within a fast-paced startup environment.
• Superior communication abilities, both in writing and speaking.

Compensation

Tailscale's compensation package includes base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The salary range displayed on each job posting represents the target range for a new hire's base salary. Individual offers may vary based on experience and skill set.

US Pay Range: $163,000–$204,000 USD