Software Engineer, Networking (Rust)

Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our growing team. You will work as part of the engineering team to: Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to both open-source client code and related backend services, with an emphasis on networking features and optimizations Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic decision-making Work with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features that enhance networking capabilities. 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. Key Responsibilities include designing, building, testing networking software components. Lead the design and implementation of networking features in areas such as our control plane, relay infrastructure, and networking protocols, specifically tailored for embedded systems and resource-constrained environments. You will exhibit ownership over the running services that comprise Tailscale’s product by building for observability, participating in incident response, and fielding customer support escalations. You will analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of networking systems and resources.