Tailscale
Software Engineer, Networking (Dataplane)
$163K–$226K
Remote (United States) +2 · Remote · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Location
- Remote (United States)
Canada
United States - Experience
- Significant experience with networking software and diagnosing networking issues; no number of years stated.
About the job
Build and improve Tailscale’s client-side networking software, troubleshoot complex customer connectivity issues, and help deliver secure, reliable network connections.
What you'll do
- Design, build, test, and document client-side networking software and features.
- Optimize software security, performance, reliability, and scalability across platforms and hardware.
- Advise on complex customer network escalations and contribute to relevant open-source projects.
What they ask for
- Significant experience with networking software and diagnosing networking issues.
- Comprehensive understanding of routing, VPNs, IP address management, and NAT traversal.
- Proficiency in Go or another low-level language, such as C/C++ or Rust, and understanding of concurrent programming and performance optimization.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and exchange constructive feedback.
Nice to have
- Experience with large-scale distributed systems.
- Knowledge of low-level OS network stacks.
Pay
$163,000 — $226,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Go, C/C++, Rust
AI focus
The company uses AI-assisted tools to screen and assess candidates; all hiring decisions are made by people. The role itself does not specify AI work.
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