243K–303K CAD / year
Software Engineer, Networking (Features)
OtherRemote — unknown
Published on 2026-10-02
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About this role
Tailscale is looking for a Software Engineer to develop networking features and optimizations. The role includes ownership of the product lifecycle and collaboration with designers and product managers. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in networking concepts and distributed systems.
About the company
Tailscale builds a zero-config mesh VPN on WireGuard so teams can securely connect devices, servers, and cloud resources without traditional VPN complexity.
Stack
Go (Golang)PostgreSQLMySQL
What you'll do
- Design, build, test, and document core networking software components.
- Participate in incident response and customer support escalations.
- Analyze and improve networking systems' efficiency and stability.
- Ensure secure networking component design and implementation.
What we're looking for
- Experience with application-layer networking concepts.
- Knowledge of operating system-level networking internals.
- Experience designing distributed systems.
- Proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to give and receive feedback.
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
- Employer-funded retirement contributions.
- Professional development support.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Build-your-own home office setup.