Security Software Engineer - Build Privacy-First Networking

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

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive and flexible environment

Competitive total compensation package

Comprehensive group benefits

Paid time off and parental leave

Professional development support

Job summary

A networking software company is seeking a talented software engineer specializing in security and privacy to enhance product security. Responsibilities include improving security properties and auditing features for vulnerabilities. Ideal candidates should be proficient in programming, have safety-related experience, and a deep understanding of web security. The role offers a competitive salary range of $163,000 to $204,000, equity incentives, and comprehensive benefits including health and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Proficiency developing in at least one programming language.
• Prior experience in safety-related technical roles is required.
• Deep understanding of web application vulnerabilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Improve the security properties by implementing security features.
• Audit features for technical security weaknesses.
• Support engineering decisions with security analysis.

Skills

Proficiency in programming languages (Go preferred)

Experience in application security, penetration testing, or similar roles

Understanding of web application vulnerabilities

Knowledge of cryptographic primitives

Knowledge of common networking protocols

Job description

A networking software company is seeking a talented software engineer specializing in security and privacy to enhance product security. Responsibilities include improving security properties and auditing features for vulnerabilities. Ideal candidates should be proficient in programming, have safety-related experience, and a deep understanding of web security. The role offers a competitive salary range of $163,000 to $204,000, equity incentives, and comprehensive benefits including health and professional development support.