At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to develop and enhance Tailscale's Windows client using modern tech.
- Company: Tailscale, a fully remote company focused on secure connections.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity, health benefits, and flexible work environment.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a startup while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in software development, strong C# skills, and Windows platform knowledge.
Thank you for considering Tailscale. If this job description resonates with you, please apply.
About Tailscale
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. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.
About the Role
We’re seeking a talented and motivated full-time Software Engineer to join our growing team. You will work as part of the engineering team to:
- Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to client code and backend services. The client code is a mix of C#, XAML, and Go. Prior Go expertise is not a requirement.
- Bring a special focus on our Windows platform, building and maintaining our Windows client using the modern WinUI/Windows App SDK stack, while contributing to common code that supports macOS, mobile, and other core client platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with engineers on a native Windows desktop client using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML and Go.
- Implement support for the latest Windows platform features while maintaining compatibility with a subset of older versions.
- Develop and optimize product features on Windows, with a focus on UI components and platform integration.
- Develop and maintain unit and integration tests using Microsoft Testing Platform v2 and xUnit.
- Contribute to common, cross-platform Tailscale code.
What We Are Looking For
- Four or more years of experience in software development.
- Strong understanding of software development principles, capabilities, and limitations of the Windows platform.
- Proficiency in C# and modern native UI frameworks (WinUI/UWP/WPF).
- Experience with general networking concepts - DNS, VPNs, IP Networking, routing, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently.
- Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup.
Nice to Have
- Experience with WinUI 3 and Windows App SDK.
- Experience developing native Windows applications and services.
- Familiarity with Windows networking stack and Windows Filtering Platform.
- Familiarity with Windows security model, session isolation, access tokens and related concepts.
- Proficiency in Go.
As 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 Range $191,620 - $239,860 CAD.
What We Offer
- An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
- A competitive total compensation package including base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles).
- Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family!
- Remote first company — most of our teams work fully remotely.
- Employer-funded retirement contributions matching dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum annual employer contribution equal to 0.75% of your eligible compensation.
- Support for your personal and professional development with $1500 USD annually for professional development.
- Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration.
- A build-your-own home office setup with a company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), monthly home internet reimbursement, and $500 USD to customize your workstation.
- Paid parental leave program with top-ups (20 weeks for birthing parents, 16 weeks for non-birthing parents).
Tailscale is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. 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. All hiring decisions are made by people. 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.
Windows Engineer – Remote in Winnipeg employer: Tailscale
Tailscale is an exceptional employer that fosters a fully remote, inclusive work culture where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a strong emphasis on employee growth through mentorship and professional development funding, Tailscale empowers its team to integrate work and life seamlessly while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance internet security for users worldwide.
