Tailscale

Windows Engineer

Region Restricted

Remote work allowed only within certain countries or regions.

Employer listed it 3 weeks ago · Added 5 days ago

Been open since 3 weeks ago, still being checked, but it has been live a while.

Salary

$191,620 to $239,860

Location

Work style

Async

Contract

Full-time

Experience

Mid

Remote flexibility

Region Restricted

Remote work is allowed, but only for candidates based in Canada, United States.

What the employer says

Source listing states candidate location: "Remote (Canada), Remote (United States)"

What Nomaders makes of it

Applications outside the listed area are usually rejected
Timezone overlap with the listed area is often expected

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About the role

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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.

Because we’re an early-stage and fully remote company, we’re looking for a motivated individual who can help move the product forward. The ability to think on your feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and comfort working asynchronously are essential.

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

Requirements

·Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently
·Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
·Experience with WinUI 3 and Windows App SDK
·Experience developing native Windows applications and services
·Familiarity with Windows networking stack and Windows Filtering Platform

Benefits

·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!
·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.

How to apply

1Check the flexibility label above, region restricted, matches where you plan to live and work.
2Tailor your CV to the role at Tailscale, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (Async).
3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.

Found 5d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.

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