Software Engineer, Networking

Tailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices. They are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to develop their product, focusing on networking features and optimizations while taking ownership of the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core networking software components
• Develop and optimize product features in areas such as our control plane, relay infrastructure, and networking protocols
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex networking issues across different environments
• Exhibit ownership over the running services that comprise Tailscale’s product by building for observability, participating in incident response, and fielding customer support escalations
• 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 networking components

Requirements:

• Significant experience with networking software and diagnosing networking issues
• Deep understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing, routing, NAT traversal, and VPN technologies
• Experience with distributed systems
• Experience with one or more SQL databases
• 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 Go is a plus