Product Engineer | Tailscale | Remote (United States)

<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">About Tailscale</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">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&#8217;re building a future for the Internet that&#8217;s easy, sensible, and safe, like it used to be. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we&#8217;re backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Job Description</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">We&#8217;re seeking a talented and motivated full-time Product Engineer to join our growing team and focus on billing-related projects. You will work as part of the Billing engineering team to:</p>
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<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to client code and backend services</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Develop our billing integration with a third-party service, strengthening our end-to-end billing experience</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Lead projects related to pricing plans and billing</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic decision-making</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Work closely with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features</span></li>
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<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">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 be comfortable working asynchronously are essential.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Cross-functional teamwork: Collaborate with designers, PMs, and other engineers</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Product ideation: Contribute creative ideas for product features</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Code client &amp; backend: Develop Tailscale product features collaboratively</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Code reviews: Conduct and participate in the code review process</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Continuous improvement: Enhance product quality and maintainability</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Product strategy: Influence roadmap with technical insights</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Prototyping: Create technical prototypes for potential features</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Use feedback: Incorporate user feedback and insights into the development process</span></li>
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<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Requirements:</strong></p>
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<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Proficiency with Golang</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Strong track record of working with a product mindset and influencing product strategy</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Billing systems experience including Stripe integrations</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience with backend and client development</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">User-focused design and problem-solving abilities</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Adaptable development and iterative mindset</span></li>
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<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">As a company, we strive to maintain fair and equitable compensation practices within our team across all roles and all levels. We use San Francisco market data to establish our pay ranges.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">US Pay Ranges</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">$163,000—$204,000 USD</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><em>Frequently cited statistics show that people who identify with historically marginalized groups are likely to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.</em> <strong class=" font-semibold"><em>We encourage you to help us break that statistic!</em></strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">What We Offer</strong></p>
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<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.</strong> We recognize the impact of diverse voices and backgrounds on the growth of our people, product, and company. And that flexibility in how and when you work empowers our team to integrate work and life.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">A competitive total compensation package.</strong> This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles).</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period.</strong> Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family!</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">All-remote with the opportunity to work from anywhere</strong>—enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you).</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">Connect with other Tailscalars IRL.</strong> Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team/department off-sites, or use your individual travel budget to meet up with team members in Canada, the US, or the UK.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">Support for your personal and professional development.</strong> Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration.</strong> Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or travelling the world! We encourage all Tailscalars to take 4-6 weeks of vacation annually**.**</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">A build-your-own home office setup.</strong> You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1000 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">Generous parental leave program from your first day.</strong> We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks.</span></li>
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