Security Infrastructure Engineer

Tailscale; United States; Remote; USD 163,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Remote-first work environment

Paid time off

Professional development support

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

A tech company building secure networking solutions is seeking a skilled Software Engineer specializing in security and infrastructure. Responsibilities include designing security controls across platforms, auditing for vulnerabilities, and acting as an expert during incidents. The ideal candidate should have expertise in cloud security, proficiency in Go, and a deep understanding of security fundamentals. This role offers a competitive salary range of $163,000 - $204,000 USD, full remote flexibility, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Expertise in securing multi-cloud networks and systems.
• Prior experience in a safety-related technical role.
• Knowledge of operating system internals and security mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Design and build security controls across diverse layers.
• Audit Tailscale infrastructure for technical security weaknesses.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert during security incidents.

Skills

Cloud platform security expertise

Container security

Internet/web security fundamentals

Proficiency in Go programming

Knowledge of common networking protocols

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Tailscale is building the new Internet 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.

Job Description

We’re seeking a talented software engineer, specializing in security and infrastructure, to help grow our product security team. We’re looking for people who can move Tailscale forward while making it safer to use. The abilities to think on your feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and be comfortable working asynchronously are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build security controls across diverse layers (e.g., cloud platforms, OS, Kubernetes, networks, CI/CD) to defend against sophisticated adversaries and insider threats.
• Improve the security properties of Tailscale by identifying opportunities for security and privacy features, bug fixes, defense‑in‑depth, and implementing them across our code الحديثة.
• Audit Tailscale infrastructure for technical security weaknesses, identifying mitigations or solutions, and drivingescaped their resolution.
• Support engineering decisions with threat modeling and security analysis and expertise.
• You will spend 25‑50% of your time in this role writing software vs purely operational or governance security responsibilities.

What We Are Looking For

Technical

• Expertise in the security of cloud platforms (e.g Israelites AWS), especially securing multi‑cloud networks and infrastructure, and designing cloud agnostic systems.
• Familiarity with container security, orchestration security, and authentication/authorization.
• Familiarity with internet/web security fundamentals: WAF’s, TLS, PKI, DNS security, etc.
• Proficiency developing in at least one programming language (Tailscale uses Go) and Infrastructure as Code tooling (e.g. Terraform, Ansible).
• Prior experience in a safety‑related technical role, e.g.
  • Infrastructure security
  • Security operations
  • Threat modeling and prioritization
  • Digital forensics and incident response
• Knowledge of operating system internals and security mechanisms.
• Knowledge of common networking protocols.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert during security incidents, focusing on infrastructure‑level containment and remediation.

Team Fit

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup.
• Take საკმაოდ risk‑based approach to building security controls, balancing expertise with practical, usable solutions.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

US Pay Ranges: $163,000 - $204,000 USD

• Inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
• Competitive total compensation package.
• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period—coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family.
• Remote‑first company—most teams work fully remotely with flexible schedules.
• Opportunities to connect with other Tails предоставляет IRL via retreats, off‑sites, or travel budgets.
• Support for personal and professional development (annual stipend, mentorship, coaching).
• Paid time off and a healthy work‑life integration program.
• Build‑your‑own home office setup with company‑owned laptop, internet reimbursement, and workstation allowance.
• Generous parental leave program from your first day.

Equal Employment Opportunity
As set forth in Tailscale’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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