Backend Engineer - Control Plane at Tailscale | Remote

About Tailscale Tailscale is revolutionizing the way we connect on the Internet by providing software that allows for secure interconnectivity between individuals and their devices, irrespective of their location. From enthusiastic hobbyists to large multinational enterprises, teams of all sizes leverage Tailscale daily to secure their networks, share access to critical internal tools, and much more. We are committed to creating a future for the Internet that is intuitive, sensible, and secure, reminiscent of its earlier days. Established in 2019 and operating fully remotely, we are supported by prominent investors such as Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.Job DescriptionWe are on the lookout for a proactive Analytics Engineer who flourishes in dynamic and complex environments, adept at converting ambiguity into clarity. You will join a dedicated data team facing numerous impactful challenges across billing, finance, product, go-to-market strategies, and business operations.You are a curious individual who asks insightful questions, delves deep to grasp underlying mechanics, and enjoys transforming loosely defined user issues into scalable, dependable data solutions. You are not hesitant to question existing assumptions, reevaluate processes, or engage with intricate systems. Your contributions will enable teams to work more effectively through streamlined models, automated workflows, and reliable, accessible data.This role is perfectly suited for someone with robust experience in delivering production-quality analytics engineering solutions who is eager to take on increased responsibility and expand their influence as the team grows.

About Tailscale Tailscale builds software that connects people and devices securely, no matter where they are. Teams of all sizes, from hobbyists to enterprises, use Tailscale to protect their networks and simplify access to internal tools. Founded in 2019, Tailscale operates fully remotely and is backed by investors including Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital. Role Overview: Infrastructure Engineer (Remote, United States) Tailscale is hiring a full-time Infrastructure Engineer to join its remote team. This role supports internal business units with shared engineering services, tools, and processes that help teams work more efficiently. The position involves building relationships across the company to understand project needs and deliver solutions from start to finish. What You Will Do Provide shared engineering services and develop tools for internal teams. Work with stakeholders across the organization to understand and deliver on their project requirements. Partner with customer-facing teams to streamline operations and simplify daily tasks. Collaborate with product engineering to collect data that informs business decisions. Project work may include: Improving observability with metrics, alerting, logging, and telemetry. Enhancing continuous deployment processes. Applying infrastructure as code to manage changes in cloud environments. Working with other engineering teams on cross-functional infrastructure projects. Automating upgrades for managed services and virtual machines. Key Responsibilities Work with engineers to design, build, test, and document core software components. Take responsibility for the services that make up Tailscale’s product, focusing on observability, incident response, and customer support escalations. Assess and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of system resources. What Helps You Succeed Here Motivation to move the product forward in a fully remote, early-stage environment. Ability to think critically and collaborate with technical teams. Comfort working asynchronously with colleagues across time zones.

About TailscaleTailscale is revolutionizing the Internet by providing software that simplifies secure interconnectivity for individuals and their devices, regardless of location. From individual users to large corporations, teams of all sizes leverage Tailscale daily to safeguard their networks, streamline access to internal tools, and much more. We are committed to creating a user-friendly, sensible, and safe Internet, reminiscent of its earlier days. Established in 2019, we operate as a fully distributed team and are supported by renowned investors including Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.Job DescriptionAs an Implementation Engineer (IE) at Tailscale, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the initial experience for our customers with our product. Reporting directly to the CSE Team Lead, you will function at the crossroads of Pre-sales, Support, and Product, with the goal of ensuring our customers achieve value from our solutions. You will oversee a significant number of accounts across both commercial and enterprise sectors, guiding them through the essential first 30 days of their engagement with Tailscale. This is a high-impact, technical role tailored for individuals with intellectual curiosity, empathy, robust networking fundamentals, and a dedication to assisting customers in resolving sophisticated connectivity and security challenges using Tailscale. Your mission is to embed Tailscale as a fundamental element of our customers' infrastructure from day one.

About TailscaleTailscale is revolutionizing the Internet by providing software that simplifies secure connections between people and their devices, regardless of location. From solo developers to large enterprises, teams of all sizes rely on Tailscale daily to safeguard their networks and share access to essential internal tools. Founded in 2019, we are a fully distributed team backed by top-tier investors including Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital. Join us in crafting a future where the Internet is easy to navigate, secure, and user-friendly.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a dedicated and talented Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our engineering team to:Enhance the Tailscale product by contributing to both our open-source client code and backend services, with a focus on networking features and optimizations.Take charge of the entire product lifecycle, from initial coding to product ideation and strategic decisions.Collaborate with UX/UI designers and product managers to develop features that elevate our networking capabilities.As a fully remote and early-stage company, we seek a highly motivated individual who can propel our product forward. The ability to think critically, collaborate with technically skilled teams, and work asynchronously is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core networking software components.Develop and optimize product features, particularly in our control plane, relay infrastructure, and networking protocols.Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues in various environments.Own the operational aspects of Tailscale’s services by ensuring observability, participating in incident response, and managing customer support escalations.Analyze and enhance the efficiency, scalability, and stability of our networking systems and resources.Adopt a security-first mindset in both design and implementation to ensure robust networking components.

About Tailscale Tailscale is reinventing the Internet by providing software that enables secure connections between people and their devices, regardless of location. From individual hobbyists to large multinational companies, our platform is utilized daily to safeguard networks, share access to internal resources, and more. We envision a future for the Internet that is user-friendly, logical, and secure, reminiscent of its early days. Founded in 2019, we are a fully distributed team supported by reputable investors such as Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.Job DescriptionWe are on the lookout for a skilled software engineer with a focus on security and privacy to enhance our product security team. The ideal candidate will help propel Tailscale forward while ensuring it remains safe for all users. Essential qualities include the ability to think independently, collaborate with highly technical teams, and work effectively in an asynchronous environment.Key ResponsibilitiesEnhance the security aspects of Tailscale by identifying areas for security and privacy improvements, implementing bug fixes, and applying defense-in-depth strategies across our codebase.Conduct audits of Tailscale features to discover technical security vulnerabilities, propose mitigations or solutions, and facilitate their resolution.Support technical decisions through threat modeling and security analysis.Commit at least 50% of your time to software development rather than purely operational or governance security tasks.

About Tailscale Tailscale is revolutionizing the way we connect on the Internet by providing software solutions that allow secure interconnections among individuals and their devices, irrespective of their location. From individual hobbyists to large multinational corporations, teams of all sizes rely on Tailscale daily to safeguard their networks and facilitate access to internal tools. We envision a future for the Internet that is secure, easy to use, and sensible, reminiscent of its earlier days. Established in 2019 and operating with a fully distributed team, we are supported by esteemed investors including Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.Job DescriptionWe are in search of a skilled Security Infrastructure Engineer to enhance our product security team. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to advance Tailscale's mission while ensuring a safer usage experience. Key skills include adaptability, collaboration with highly technical teams, and comfort with asynchronous work environments.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and implement security controls across various layers including cloud platforms, operating systems, Kubernetes, networks, and CI/CD pipelines to protect against advanced threats and insider risks.Enhance Tailscale’s security framework by identifying and executing opportunities for security and privacy improvements, bug fixes, and layered defense strategies throughout our codebase.Conduct audits of Tailscale’s infrastructure to uncover technical security vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies to address them.Provide support for engineering decisions through threat modeling and security expertise.Allocate 25-50% of your time to software development tasks in this role, alongside operational and governance security duties.

About Tailscale Tailscale is revolutionizing the Internet by providing software that seamlessly and securely connects individuals and their devices, regardless of their location. From individual hobbyists to large multinational corporations, teams of all sizes rely on Tailscale daily to safeguard their networks, share access to internal tools, and much more. Our mission is to create a future for the Internet that is user-friendly, sensible, and secure, reminiscent of its early days. Founded in 2019 and operating with a fully distributed model, we are supported by esteemed investors such as Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.Job DescriptionWe are on the lookout for a dynamic and enthusiastic full-time Product Growth Engineer to join our expanding team. In this role, you will collaborate with the Product Growth engineering team to:Enhance the Tailscale product by contributing to both client-side code and backend servicesOversee the entire product lifecycle, from coding to ideation and strategic decision-makingPartner closely with UX/UI designers and product managers to refine product featuresDesign and evaluate experiments to gauge customer engagement and identify growth trendsDrive improvements in our growth metrics through both lightweight experimentation and larger product initiativesCollaborate with data teams to guarantee appropriate metrics and visibility for experimentsAdvocate for product-led growth best practices across the Engineering, Product, and Design teamsAs a fully remote and early-stage company, we seek a proactive individual who can propel the product forward. The ability to think creatively, collaborate with highly technical teams, and work asynchronously is crucial.Key ResponsibilitiesCross-functional collaboration with designers, product managers, and engineersContributing innovative ideas for product features during ideation sessionsDeveloping client and backend code collaboratively to enhance Tailscale product featuresEngaging in the code review process to ensure high-quality outputContinuously improving product quality and maintainabilityInfluencing the product roadmap with technical insights and growth strategiesCreating technical prototypes for potential new featuresUtilizing user feedback to inform the development process

About TailscaleTailscale is revolutionizing the way we connect to the Internet by offering innovative software solutions that facilitate secure connections among users and their devices, regardless of their location. Our platform is trusted by a diverse range of users, from individual hobbyists to large multinational corporations, enabling them to safeguard their networks, manage access to internal tools, and much more. Since our inception in 2019, we have been fully distributed and supported by leading investors including Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.Job OverviewAs a Customer Success Engineer (CSE) at Tailscale, you will play a crucial role in connecting our advanced technical capabilities with the unique needs of our key customers. Your responsibilities will involve directly engaging with clients to ensure their success in utilizing Tailscale's offerings, guiding them through onboarding, fostering long-term usage, and providing expert technical support throughout their engagement. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a strong customer-centric mindset to empower clients to fully capitalize on Tailscale's features. You will report directly to the VP of Customer Experience.

Tailscale is seeking a talented and motivated Technical Writer to join our dynamic team. As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining clear, concise, and informative documentation that enhances the user experience of our software solutions. You will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and translate complex technical concepts into easily understandable content.

About TailscaleTailscale is revolutionizing the Internet by providing innovative software that facilitates secure interconnection for individuals and devices, regardless of location. Our platform is utilized daily by a diverse range of users from passionate hobbyists to large multinational corporations, all seeking to protect their networks and streamline access to internal tools. Since our establishment in 2019, we have operated as a fully distributed team, backed by esteemed investors including Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital. Join us in crafting a future for the Internet that is secure, sensible, and user-friendly.Job DescriptionWe are in search of a skilled and technical Content Marketing Specialist to join our dynamic marketing team at Tailscale. In this role, you will collaborate closely with sales, product marketing, and other teams to transform our product positioning and messaging into compelling content. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of networking infrastructure, developer tools, or enterprise security, and possess the ability to present technical features as easily digestible benefits. As a fully remote and early-stage company, we value candidates who are comfortable working asynchronously and can thrive amidst ambiguity.

Join Tailscale as a Customer Account Executive and play a pivotal role in transforming how organizations connect securely. In this position, you will leverage your expertise to engage with clients, understand their needs, and promote our cutting-edge solutions. Your passion for technology and customer service will be essential as you build lasting relationships and help drive customer success.

Embark on an adventure with Ventura TRAVEL – a collection of specialized travel brands dedicated to inspiring the explorer in everyone! As part of our Data team, we strive to empower our members with precise data and proactive insights, enabling informed decisions. We are in search of a dependable and proactive Analytics Engineer to enhance our digital marketing analytics framework. You will design, develop, and manage comprehensive data solutions—from collection and integration to modeling and reporting—to support our mission of fostering sustainable tourism globally. You will report directly to our Data Manager and collaborate within a dynamic international IT Department, surrounded by talented, compassionate, and passionate individuals. Your daily responsibilities will include: Connecting to and collecting data from various sources and APIs. Addressing data processing challenges and transforming stakeholder needs into robust, scalable solutions. Utilizing analytics tools to enhance our web presence and improve acquisition performance. Creating and maintaining dashboards and visualizations that effectively communicate insights to stakeholders. Ensuring data quality through validation, testing, and thorough documentation. Collaborating with marketing and other teams globally, enhancing your skills and perspective through the development of end-to-end data solutions. Qualifications you bring to the table: Strong experience with SQL and Python for data processing. Familiarity with Git for version control. Confidence in using AI tools to enhance efficiency. Solid skills in data visualization and reporting. Practical experience with web and marketing analytics tools, such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. Professional communication skills in English (both written and spoken). A collaborative mindset, capable of gathering requirements and communicating with non-technical stakeholders. You can further impress us with: Experience with BigQuery and Looker Studio. Exposure to Machine Learning or Data Science projects. What we offer you: Engaging tasks and objectives. Creative freedom in achieving results. A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Join the Ventura TRAVEL team and embark on a journey of discovery with our diverse travel brands that ignite the explorer in everyone!As part of our dedicated Data team, we strive to equip our vMembers with precise data and proactive insights to facilitate informed decision-making.We are seeking a dependable and proactive Data Analytics Engineer to enhance our digital marketing analytics framework. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and managing comprehensive data solutions—from data acquisition and integration to modeling and reporting—enabling us to promote sustainable tourism globally.You will report directly to the Data Manager, collaborating within an expanding international IT Department alongside other skilled, compassionate, and enthusiastic professionals.Your daily responsibilities will include:Connecting to and gathering data from various sources and APIs.Addressing data processing challenges, transforming stakeholder requirements into robust, scalable data solutions.Utilizing analytics tools to enhance our online presence and acquisition effectiveness.Designing and maintaining dashboards and visualizations to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.Ensuring data integrity through thorough validation, testing, and documentation.Collaborating with marketing and other global teams, expanding your skills and perspective through the development of end-to-end data solutions.Essential qualifications:Proven experience with SQL and Python for data processing.Familiarity with Git for version control.Confidence in leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency.Strong skills in data visualization and reporting.Hands-on experience with web/marketing analytics tools, such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.A collaborative mindset, capable of gathering requirements and engaging with non-technical stakeholders.Preferred qualifications:Experience with BigQuery and Looker Studio.Exposure to Machine Learning or Data Science projects.What we offer:Engaging tasks and objectives.Creative freedom to achieve results.

Become a part of Ventura TRAVEL – an innovative collective of specialized travel brands dedicated to igniting the adventurer within everyone! Our Data team is committed to empowering our vMembers with precise data and proactive insights that facilitate data-driven decision-making. We are on the lookout for a dependable and proactive Data Analytics Engineer to enhance our digital marketing analytics capabilities. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining comprehensive data solutions—from data collection and integration to modeling and reporting—that promote sustainable tourism globally. Reporting directly to our Data Manager, you will collaborate within an expanding international IT department, working alongside other talented, caring, and passionate individuals. Your Daily Responsibilities Include: Connecting to and extracting data from various sources and APIs. Addressing data processing challenges, transforming stakeholder requirements into robust and scalable data solutions. Utilizing analytics tools to improve our online presence and acquisition performance. Designing and maintaining dashboards and visualizations that effectively convey insights to stakeholders. Ensuring data integrity through validation, testing, and documentation. Collaborating with marketing and other global teams, enhancing your skills through comprehensive data solution development. Essential Qualifications: Proven expertise in SQL and Python for data processing. Familiarity with Git for version control. Confidence in utilizing AI tools to enhance efficiency. Solid skills in data visualization and reporting. Practical experience with web and marketing analytics tools, such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. Effective professional communication skills in English (both written and spoken). A collaborative mindset capable of gathering requirements and communicating with non-technical stakeholders. Additional Qualifications That Would Make You Stand Out: Experience with BigQuery and Looker Studio. Familiarity with Machine Learning or Data Science projects. What We Offer: Engaging tasks and objectives. Creative freedom to achieve results. A supportive and inclusive work environment.

About Tailscale Tailscale is revolutionizing the internet with innovative software that simplifies secure connectivity for individuals and their devices, regardless of location. From individual hobbyists to large multinational corporations, teams of all sizes rely on Tailscale daily to safeguard their networks and facilitate access to internal tools. Our mission is to create a future for the internet that is user-friendly, logical, and secure, reminiscent of its early days. Established in 2019 and operating as a fully distributed team, we are proudly supported by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.Job DescriptionWe are in search of a talented and dedicated full-time Software Engineer to join our expanding team. In this role, you will collaborate with the engineering team to:Provide support and enable internal business units through shared engineering services and functionalities, developing the tools and processes necessary for their success.Foster relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the organization to understand and fulfill their needs through projects you will oversee from inception to completion.Engage with internal customer-facing teams to enhance their efficiency and take satisfaction in making their daily operations smoother. Collaborate with product engineering to extract data that informs business decisions.Possible deliverables for this position include:Implementing new developer tools to boost engineering productivity.Enhancing existing tools, such as CI/CD processes.Utilizing production data to identify potential issues.Developing tools for development and staging environments.As a fully remote and early-stage company, we are looking for a highly motivated individual who can drive product advancement. The ability to think critically, work effectively with highly technical teams, and thrive in an asynchronous work environment is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate within a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document key software components.Take ownership of the operational services that form Tailscale’s product by building for observability, participating in incident response, and managing customer support escalations.Evaluate and enhance the efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources.

Join us at Ventura TRAVEL – where we inspire adventure seekers through our diverse travel brands! The Data team is dedicated to equipping our vMembers with precise data and actionable insights, enabling informed decisions. We are on the lookout for a dedicated and proactive Analytics Engineer to enhance our digital marketing analytics framework. Your role will encompass building and managing comprehensive data solutions—from data collection and integration to modeling and reporting—all aimed at promoting sustainable tourism worldwide. As part of our expanding international IT Department, you will report directly to our Data Manager and collaborate with a team of talented, passionate professionals who care about making a difference. Your Daily Responsibilities Include: Connecting to and gathering data from various sources and APIs. Addressing data processing challenges and transforming stakeholder needs into efficient, scalable data solutions. Utilizing analytics tools to enhance our web presence and acquisition performance. Designing and maintaining dashboards and visualizations to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders. Ensuring data integrity through validation, testing, and documentation. Collaborating with marketing and cross-functional teams globally, developing your skills and perspectives through end-to-end data solution creation. Essential Qualifications: Proven expertise in SQL and Python for data processing. Familiarity with Git for version control. Comfortable using AI tools to enhance efficiency. Strong data visualization and reporting capabilities. Hands-on experience with web/marketing analytics tools, such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. Excellent professional communication skills in English (both written and spoken). A collaborative mindset, able to gather requirements and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with BigQuery and Looker Studio. Familiarity with Machine Learning or Data Science projects. What We Offer: Engaging projects and objectives to tackle. Freedom to innovate and achieve results creatively.

Role overview WorkWave seeks a Senior Data Analytics Engineer for a fully remote role within the United States. The position centers on developing and maintaining analytics solutions that guide business decisions company-wide. What you will do Collaborate with teams from various departments to identify and clarify their data requirements Design, build, and maintain data analytics tools and workflows Convert complex data into clear, actionable insights to support decisions throughout the organization

Join AuditBoard as a Senior Data Analytics Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. As a member of our innovative team, you will leverage your expertise in data analytics to develop advanced solutions and analytical frameworks that enhance our product offerings.

Join our innovative team at Tailscale as a Software Engineer specializing in Product Strategy! In this fully remote position, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our products. Your expertise in software engineering will help us enhance our solutions, ensuring they meet the needs of our diverse user base.