SoftwareEngineer,Networking(Dataplane)

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. Job Description We’re seeking a skilled and diligent full-time Software Engineer to join our growing team. You will work as part of the Dataplane Engineering Team to: Contribute to the core client connectivity features of Tailscale by applying a deep understanding of network engineering and software development. Evolve and enhance the Tailscale connectivity offerings between clients, subnet routers, exit nodes and other integrations with customer network infrastructure. Provide architectural insights and resolve escalated customer network issues to fix complex connectivity problems. Collaborate with product management and internal engineering to develop integrated network solutions that prioritize scalability and ease of maintenance while ensuring a superior customer experience. Because we’re an early-stage and fully remote company, we’re looking for a strongly motivated individual who can help move the product forward. The ability to think on your feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and comfort working asynchronously are essential. Key Responsibilities Design, build, test, and document core Tailscale’s client-side networking software. Advance product features by building upon or merging established industry network protocols with Tailscale's specific designs and frameworks. Adopt a security-centric approach to both architecture and coding to guarantee the resilience and safety of networking modules. Evaluate and optimize the perform