Solutions Engineer
Tailscale
Solutions Engineer
Tailscale
Connects devices through encrypted private networks
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About Tailscale
Tailscale is making safe connection effortless 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're building a future for the Internet that's easy, sensible, and safe, like it used to be. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.
Tailscale is seeking an experienced Commercial Solutions Engineer to partner with Sales in driving new business for Commercial customers. You will co-own a book of business with Account Executives, lead technical discovery and architecture design, and act as a trusted advisor to customers. This role blends deep networking and security expertise with strong sales acumen to win competitive deals, scale enablement, and influence product direction.
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.
For this position, our pay ranges reflect target OTE (on target earnings), inclusive of base salary and variable compensation tied to the attainment of quarterly sales targets.
What We Offer
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US Pay Range (OTE) 150000 - 200000 USD
Tailscale connects people, servers, and applications through encrypted private networks, giving businesses and individuals access to resources across clouds and physical locations. Its software uses WireGuard to encrypt traffic and connects devices directly where network conditions allow, with encrypted relay paths for harder connections. Administrators use identity services and access policies to manage who reaches each resource, without exposing every system to the public internet. The company sells business subscriptions priced by seats, with additional controls for larger teams and a free plan for personal use. Founded in 2019, Tailscale is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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