[Remote] Software Engineer, Networking (Dataplane)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices. We’re seeking a skilled and diligent full-time Software Engineer to join our growing team, where you will contribute to core client connectivity features and enhance Tailscale's offerings by utilizing your network engineering and software development expertise.
Responsibilities
- 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 Tailscale's specific designs and frameworks
- Adopt a security-centric approach to both architecture and coding to guarantee the resilience and safety of networking modules
- Evaluate and optimize the performance, reliability, and scale of our software across a wide array of technical platforms and hardware
- Provide expert consultation and support the customer success teams with critical network escalations within key customer environments
- Engage actively with the open-source community and contribute to relevant projects
Skills
- Significant experience with networking software and diagnosing networking issues
- Possess a comprehensive grasp of networking engineering, such as routing, VPNs, IP address management, and NAT traversal
- Proficiency in Go or other low-level languages (e.g. C/C++, Rust), including a strong grasp of concurrent programming and techniques for optimizing performance
- Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently
- Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with large scale distributed systems is highly desirable
- Knowledge of low-level OS network stacks is highly desirable
Benefits
- An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. We recognize the impact of diverse voices and backgrounds on the growth of our people, product, and company. And that flexibility in how and when you work empowers our team to integrate work and life.
- A competitive total compensation package. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles).
- Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family!
- Remote first company—most of our teams work fully remotely.
- Enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you).
- Employer-funded retirement contributions. Tailscale will match your retirement contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum annual employer contribution equal to 0.75% of your eligible compensation.
- Connect with other Tailscalars IRL. Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team off-sites, and collaborate in person with teammates across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. We support intentional in-person connection through team travel and distributed collaboration.
- Support for your personal and professional development. Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.
- Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration.
- A build-your-own home office setup. You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $500 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own.
- Paid parental leave program. We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups (20 weeks for birthing parents, 16 weeks for non-birthing parents).
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