Mobile Platform Developer

About Tailscale

Tailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices, no matter where they are. From hobbyists to multinational corporations, teams of every size use Tailscale each day to protect their networks, share access to internal tools, and more. We're building a future for the Internet that's easy, sensible, and safe, like it used to be.

Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.

We’re seeking a talented and motivated full‑time Software Engineer to join our growing team. You will work as part of the engineering team to develop the Tailscale product, contributing to client code and backend services. The client code is a mix of modern Swift, Kotlin, and Go. Prior Go expertise is not a requirement.

• Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to client code and backend services.
• Bring a special focus on our mobile platforms, iOS and Android, while contributing to common code that supports macOS, Windows and other core client platforms.

• Proficiency in Swift, Swift
  
  UI, and/or Kotlin.
• Unit and integration test development and maintenance.
• Cross‑target code sharing.
• Familiarity with mobile VPN infrastructure.
• Providing support for the latest Apple and Android platform features while maintaining compatibility with a reasonable subset of older systems.

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, capabilities, and limitations of mobile platforms.
• Proficiency in Go is desirable.
• Experience with general networking concepts – DNS, VPNs, IP networking, routing, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently.
• Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup.

• Inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. Recognition of diverse voices and backgrounds, flexibility in how and when you work.
• Competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity incentive plan, and variable commission (for quota‑based roles).
• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period: health, vision, dental and more for you and your family.
• Remote first company – most teams work fully remotely. Access to virtual, in‑person social events, corporate co‑working program to visit WeWork or similar spaces near you; some roles may require in‑office collaboration as noted.
• Connections with other Tail scalars IRL: annual company retreat, team off‑sites, collaboration across Canada, U.S., U.K.; support for intentional in‑person connection through team travel and distributed collaboration.
• Support for personal and professional development: $1,500 USD annually for professional development, mentorship, coaching, internal promotion opportunities.
• Paid time off and healthy work‑life integration. Flexible, paid time off program supports any situation life throws your way.
• Build‑your‑own home office setup. Company‑owned laptop (Mac or PC), monthly home internet reimbursement, $1,000 USD to customize workstation.
• Generous parental leave program from first day, up to 26 weeks with top‑ups.

$163,000 – $204,000 USD (target range for new hire base salary).

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