Security Software Engineer

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 Convert the paragraph? Actually maintain as one easily, we do separate lines. Actually the content is already a paragraph? We can keep it as above but present self description for clarity.

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It is a fully distributed, bootstrapped, networking software company that focuses on secure peer‑to‑peer connectivity and privacy. The primary mission is to make the internet back to a safe place.

We’re seeking a talented software engineer, specializing in security and privacy, to help grow our product security team. You onde think on your feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and be comfortable working asynchronously.

• Improve the security properties of Tailscale by identifying opportunities for security and privacy features, bug fixes, and defense‑in‑depth, and implementing them across our codebase.
• Audit Tailscale features for technical security weaknesses, identifying mitigations or solutions, and driving them towards resolution.
• Support engineering decisions with threat modeling and security analysis and expertise.
• Spend at least 50% of your time writing software rather than purely operational or governance security responsibilities.

• Proficiency developing in at least one programming language (Go is preferred).
• Proficiency developing for at least one application platform (e.g., iOS, Android, web, Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Prior experience in a safety‑related technical role such as application security, penetration testing, threat modeling, digital forensics, or incident response.
• Deep understanding of web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and client‑side security.
• Experience promoting secure coding practices and providing targeted security guidance and training.
• Knowledge of cryptographic primitives and protocols.
• Knowledge of common networking protocols.

• Ability to give and process constructive feedback.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup.
• Take a risk‑based Every of building security controls, balancing expertise and practical, usable solutions.

US Pay Ranges: $163,000 – $204,000 USD. Individual offers may vary based on experience and skill set. We also offer equity and comprehensive benefits.

• An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self Sitting around.
• A competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity incentives, and variable commission for quota‑based roles.
• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period—health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family.
• Paid time off and a healthy work‑life integration, plus parental leave from day one.
• Professional development support, including a $1,500 annual budget, mentorship, and internal promotion opportunities.

We do not discriminate on the basis Liberia protected group status. We equal employment opportunity policy also states that we do not do insurance. We provide the same benefits for all employees. The candidate privacy policy and AI Guidelines apply to the hiring process.

We encourage you to help us break this statistic and join us for a better internet.