Developer Relations Engineer

About the Role:

• Own and improve developer experience across Tailscale’s expanding product portfolio.
• Help developers understand, adopt, extend, and build with core VPN/connectivity product and new areas like Aperture and PAM.
• Build demos, docs, talks, blog posts, sample apps, workshops, videos, and open source contributions.

Requirements:

• Strong software engineering fundamentals with demonstrated experience building and shipping real projects.
• Ability to create clear, useful developer-facing materials like code samples, tutorials, and videos.
• Deep curiosity about systems across networking, infrastructure, security, identity, cloud, open source, AI, or developer tooling.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Go, networking, VPNs, WireGuard, identity, access controls, infrastructure automation, or security products.
• Building developer education programs, sample apps, workshops, technical video content, or conference talks.
• Visible history of technical writing, talks, demos, open source contributions, or community work.

What We Offer:

• Inclusive, flexible environment with remote-first culture and coworking support.
• Competitive compensation including base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits with no waiting period.
• Paid parental leave (20 weeks birthing, 16 weeks non-birthing), flexible PTO, and professional development budget.