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 DescriptionWe’re seeking a skilled and diligent full-time software engineer to join our growing team. You will work as part of the engineering team to:Support and enable internal business units through shared engineering services and functionalities, building the tools and processes for those teams to succeed.Build relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organization to understand and meet their needs with projects you'll own end to end.Work directly with internal customer-facing teams to empower their mission and take pride in making their day-to-day lives easier. Work with product engineering to extract the data needed to drive business decisions.Example deliverables in this role might include:Introducing new developer tooling to increase engineering productivityImproving existing tools, such as CI/CDUsing information from production data to surface potential issuesCreating tooling for dev and staging environmentsBecause 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 be comfortable working asynchronously are essential.Key ResponsibilitiesWork as part of a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core software components.Exhibit ownership over the running services that comprise Tailscale’s product by building for observability, participating in incident response, and fielding customer support escalations.Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources.What We Are Looking ForExperience with CI/CD, secrets management, infrastructure as code, and/or observabilityExperience with developer tooling or developer experienceExperience with distributed systemsExperience with one or more SQL databasesFamiliarity with networks (IP addressing, routing, etc.)Most of the non-front-end portions of the system are developed in the Go programming language. Experience with Go is a plus.Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independentlyFlexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startupExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAs a company, we strive to maintain fair and equitable compensation practices within our team across all roles and all levels. Tailscale's compensation package includes base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The salary range displayed on each job posting represents the target range for a new hire's base salary. Individual offers may vary based on experience and skill set.CAN Pay Ranges$242,540 - $302,840 CADWhat We OfferAn inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.We recognize the impact of diverse voices and backgrounds on the growth of our people, product, and company.



And that flexibility in how and when you work empowers our team to integrate work and life.A competitive total compensation package.This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles).Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period.Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family!Remote first company —most of our teams work fully remotely. Enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you). Some roles require in-office collaboration depending on team needs, which will be clearly noted in the job description.Connect with other Tailscalars IRL.Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team/department off-sites, or use your individual travel budget to meet up with team members in Canada, the US, or the UK.Support for your personal and career development.Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or travelling the world!A build-your-own home office setup.You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1000 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own.Generous parental leave program from your first day.We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks.Please be aware that legitimate emails from Tailscale's talent team will only originate from @tailscale.Com, @greenhouse.Io, and @interviews.Modernloop.Io email addresses. For more information about protecting yourself from impersonators and scams, please visit https://tailscale.Com/scam-awareness.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.If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground,



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📌 Software Engineer, Engineering Tooling - C$242,540 - C$299,999 A Year - Remote (Toronto)
🏢 Tailscale
📍 Toronto