Full-Time

Frontend Engineer

Updated on 2/5/2025

Tailscale

Tailscale

51-200 employees

Secure VPN for remote resource access

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$140k - $175kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Candidates must be based in the United States.

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
TypeScript
Vercel
AWS
Next.js
Data Analysis
HTML/CSS

You match the following Tailscale's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Advanced proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and React
  • Extensive experience building, optimizing, and deploying web applications using Next.js, including key features like ISR, SSR, and API routes
  • Deep understanding of responsive design, semantic HTML, and modern CSS practices, specifically Tailwind CSS
  • Hands-on experience with Jamstack architectures, including edge functions and third-party integrations
  • Familiarity with Sanity CMS and the ability to build and extend content models effectively
  • 5+ years of experience as a frontend engineer or in a similar role
  • Strong familiarity with Vercel or AWS for deployment and performance optimization and Sanity CMS for stakeholder enablement
  • Experience with modern testing frameworks and practices, including tools like Mutiny and/or UserPilot
  • Familiarity with A/B testing, segmentation, and experimentation tools, and the ability to implement tracking tools for analytics
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, propose innovative solutions, and implement them effectively
Responsibilities
  • Develop and enhance tailscale.com, including landing pages, docs, sales forms, and knowledge-base tooling
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for web applications, focusing on scalability and performance
  • Build reusable, scalable components and optimize for performance, including using Next.js features like ISR, SSR, and edge functions
  • Maintain and improve self-serve content publishing workflows in our CMS (Sanity) for use by cross-functional teams across the company
  • Work on a range of tasks from small bug fixes to developing reusable components and optimizing infrastructure
  • Partner with designers, marketers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality web experiences
  • Experiment with new tools and technologies to enhance the website's functionality and user experience
  • Share knowledge, review code, and help teammates grow in their technical abilities
  • Advocate for and contribute to our design systems and development standards, ensuring a consistent user and developer experience
  • Write clear documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences to support internal stakeholders and team operations
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Hugo and/or Go
  • Experience building interactive graphics and micro-animations to create engaging user experiences
  • Knowledge of maintaining and standardizing brand guidelines in digital products
  • Background in creating visual material for complex SaaS technology solutions at B2B or enterprise technology companies

Tailscale offers a secure networking solution through a WireGuard-based Virtual Private Network (VPN) that allows users to access remote resources like virtual machines and databases from anywhere. Its service is designed for businesses and individuals, providing a simple setup with minimal configuration and over 100 integrations. Tailscale's freemium model attracts a broad user base, with the option to upgrade for additional features. The company's goal is to ensure safe and easy access to private resources while emphasizing data security.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$111.9M

Headquarters

null, Canada

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tailscale's zero-trust solution is easy to deploy in existing infrastructures.
  • Partnership with Mullvad expands Tailscale's global VPN server network.
  • Viral adoption among developers indicates strong product-market fit.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other zero-trust startups could impact market share.
  • A critical vulnerability in the Windows client poses a security risk.
  • Cooling venture funding may limit Tailscale's expansion capital.

What makes Tailscale unique

  • Tailscale uses WireGuard's Noise protocol for trusted encryption.
  • It integrates with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365.
  • Tailscale offers over 100 integrations, fitting into diverse tech stacks.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Company Equity