Mobile Platform Developer
About The Position
We’re seeking a talented and motivated full-time Software Engineer to join our growing team. You will work as part of the engineering team to develop the Tailscale product, contributing to client code and backend services. The client code is a mix of modern Swift, Kotlin and Go. Prior Go expertise is not a requirement. You will bring a special focus on our mobile platforms, iOS and Android, while contributing to common code that supports macOS, Windows and other core client platforms. 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 comfort working asynchronously are essential.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in software development
- Strong understanding of software development principles, capabilities, and limitations of mobile platforms
- Experience with general networking networking concepts - DNS, VPNs, IP Networking, routing, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently
- Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Go is desirable
Responsibilities
- iOS and Android development expertise
- Proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI, and/or Kotlin
- Unit and integration test development and maintenance
- Cross-target code sharing
- Familiarity with mobile VPN infrastructure
- Providing support for the latest Apple and Android platform features while maintaining compatibility with a reasonable subset of older systems
Benefits
- Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family!
- 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).
- Connect with other Tailscalars IRL. Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team off-sites, and collaborate in person with teammates across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. We support intentional in-person connection through team travel and distributed collaboration.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
