# Software Engineer, Networking

**Company:** [Tailscale](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/tailscale)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Salary:** $163k – $204k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Go, Networking, vpn, nat traversal, routing, ip addressing, Distributed Systems, SRE, DevOps, Observability, Incident Management
**Posted:** 2026-07-29

> Software Engineer building and scaling Tailscale’s global networking infrastructure (Funnel, DERP relays, dataplane). Design networking features, troubleshoot complex connectivity issues, maintain global services with SRE/DevOps practices. Requires deep networking expertise, Go experience preferred, and comfort with distributed systems.

## Job Description

## 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**

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