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. A special focus will be on our mobile platforms, iOS and Android, while contributing to common code that supports macOS, Windows and other core client platforms.

• Develop mobile client code in Swift, SwiftUI, or Kotlin.
• Write unit and integration tests and maintain them.
• Share code across multiple targets.
• Work with mobile VPN infrastructure.
• Support the latest Apple and Android platform features while maintaining compatibility with a reasonable subset of older systems.

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong understanding of mobile platform development principles and limitations.
• Proficiency in Go is desirable.
• Experience with networking concepts such as DNS, VPNs, IP networking, and routing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, and work independently.
• Flexibility to adapt to the dynamic nature of a startup.
• Must reside in the United States; legal ability to work in the United States is required. The role does not currently provide relocation or immigration support.

• Inclusive, flexible environment that supports authenticity.
• Competitive total compensation package (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 with support for home office setup, monthly home‑internet reimbursement, and $1,000 to customize your workspace.
• Paid time off and healthy work‑life integration.
• Generous parental leave program from day one.

US pay range: $181,000 – $226,000 USD.

As set forth in Tailscale’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.