Security Software Engineer
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Requirements
• Technical • Proficiency developing in at least one programming language (Tailscale uses Go) • Proficiency developing for at least one application platform (e.g. iOS, Android, web, Windows, macOS, Linux) • Prior experience in a safety-related technical role, e.g.: • application security or application platform security • penetration testing • threat modeling and prioritization • user experience design or research • digital forensics and incident response • Deep understanding of web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10), client-side security, and common API security flaws • Collaborate with engineering teams to promote secure coding practices and provide targeted security guidance and training • Knowledge of cryptographic primitives and protocols • Knowledge of common networking protocols • Team Fit • Ability to give and process constructive feedback • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup • Take a risk-based approach to building security controls, balancing your security expertise and broad technical skillsets with practical, usable solutions • 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. • $218,420 - $273,360 CAD • 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. We encourage you to help us break that statistic! • We encourage you to help us break that statistic!
Responsibilities
• Improve the security properties of Tailscale by identifying opportunities for security and privacy features, bug fixes, and defense-in-depth, and implementing them across our codebase. • Audit Tailscale features for technical security weaknesses, identifying mitigations or solutions, and driving them towards resolution. • Support engineering decisions with threat modeling and security analysis and expertise. • You will spend at least 50% of your time in this role writing software vs purely operational or governance security responsibilities.
Benefits
• An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. 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. • An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. • A competitive total compensation package. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles). • A competitive total compensation package. • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family! • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. • Remote first company—most of our teams work fully remotely. 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). Some roles require in-office collaboration depending on team needs, which will be clearly noted in the job description. • Remote first company • Support for your personal and professional development. Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities. • Support for your personal and professional development. • Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or travelling the world! • Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. • A build-your-own home office setup. 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. • A build-your-own home office setup. • Generous parental leave program from your first day. 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. • Generous parental leave program from your first day. • 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. For more information about protecting yourself from impersonators and scams, please visit https://tailscale.com/scam-awareness.