Tailscale is making safe connection effortless 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.

We’re seeking a skilled and diligent full-time Software Engineer to join our growing Control Plane Team.

You will work as part of the engineering team to: Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic decision-making; Work closely with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features. 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 at crucial intersections of the technology and organization: in this case, the control plane and the various services it comprises and supports. The ability to think on your feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and comfort working asynchronously are essential.

Work as part of a team of engineers to design, build, test, and document core software components. Develop product features in areas that include our control plane, our relay infrastructure, and our identity integrations. Exhibit ownership over the running services that comprise Tailscale’s product by building for observability, participating in incident response, and fielding customer support escalations.

Bring a security-first mindset to both design and implementation.

Experience with the Go programming language Experience with one or more SQL databases Familiarity with networking (IP addressing, routing, etc.) Tailscale's compensation package includes base salary, equity,



and comprehensive benefits. 218,420 - $302,840 CAD We encourage you to help us break that statistic! An inclusive, flexible workplace where you can be your authentic self. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles).

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 . Employer-funded retirement contributions. Tailscale will match your retirement contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum annual employer contribution equal to 0.75% of your eligible compensation.

Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team off-sites, and collaborate in person with teammates across Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. We support intentional in-person connection through team travel and distributed collaboration. Support for your personal and career development.

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. Paid parental leave program . We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top‑ups (20 weeks for birthing parents, 16 weeks for non-birthing parents).

If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process or related to any aspect of this role, please contact your recruiter. Our hiring process uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess candidates.

📌 Backend Engineer, Control Plane (Toronto)
🏢 Tailscale
📍 Toronto