Tailscale

Simple, secure networks for teams of any scale. Built on WireGuard.

Core Client Engineer

EngineerEngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2020H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$163K - $226K / year

Bachelor DegreeEnglishDistributed SystemsGo

Job Description

• Design, implement, test, and maintain core client features in Go: connection orchestration, reconnection strategies, NAT traversal, encrypted transport lifecycle, and sync logic. • Ship end-to-end client work: design, implementation, launch, and observability (metrics, logs, traces). • Diagnose and reduce client performance and reliability issues. • Collaborate closely with product, per-platform clients, and platform teams. • Champion engineering excellence by driving code quality, architectural reviews, and design documentation. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, fostering a culture of learning and knowledge sharing.

Job Requirements

  • Strong production experience writing and shipping Go code (experience with Go is required).
  • Experience operating large Go codebases and designing robust client or distributed systems.
  • Startup mindset: flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and thrive in an async, remote environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to collaborate across product and engineering stakeholders

Benefits

  • An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
  • A competitive total compensation package.
  • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period.
  • Remote first company—most of our teams work fully remotely.
  • Connect with other Tailscalars IRL.
  • Support for your personal and professional development.
  • Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration.
  • A build-your-own home office setup.
  • Generous parental leave program from your first day.

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