Security Infrastructure Engineer
TailscaleUnited States
Posted January 13, 2026
163000 - 204000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
Tailscale is seeking a Security Infrastructure Engineer to help grow our product security team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud security, container security, and authentication/authorization, as well as proficiency in programming languages such as Go and Infrastructure as Code tooling.
Requirements
- Design and build security controls across diverse layers (e.g., cloud platforms, OS, Kubernetes, networks, CI/CD)
- Improve the security properties of Tailscale by identifying opportunities for security and privacy features, bug fixes, defense-in-depth, and implementing them across our codebase
- Audit Tailscale infrastructure for technical security weaknesses, identifying mitigations or solutions, and driving them towards resolution
- Support engineering decisions with threat modeling and security analysis and expertise
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert during security incidents, focusing on infrastructure-level containment and remediation
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period
- Flexible remote work environment
- Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration
- Generous parental leave program
- Build-your-own home office setup
