About the job
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 Description
We 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 Responsibilities
- Enhance 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.

