Product Growth Engineer

Tailscale

1d•$163,000 - $204,000•Remote

About The Position

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. 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. We're seeking a talented and motivated full-time Product Engineer to join our growing team. You will work as part of the Product Growth engineering team to: Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to client code and backend services Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic decision-making Work closely with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features Create and measure experiments to understand customer engagement and find growth patterns Bring impact to our growth metrics through both light weight experimentation as well as larger product initiatives Work closely with data to ensure the right metrics and visibility are available for experiments Work closely with all of EPD to be an advocate for product lead growth best practices 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 abilities to think on your feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and be comfortable working asynchronously are essential.

Requirements

Strong track record of working with a product mindset and influencing product strategy
Experience with backend and client development
User-focused design and problem-solving abilities
Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
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
Adaptable development and iterative mindset

Responsibilities

Cross-functional teamwork: Collaborate with designers, PMs, and other engineers
Product ideation: Contribute creative ideas for product features
Code client & backend: Develop Tailscale product features collaboratively
Code reviews: Conduct and participate in the code review process
Continuous improvement: Enhance product quality and maintainability
Product strategy: Influence roadmap with technical and growth insights
Prototyping: Create technical prototypes for potential features
Use feedback: Incorporate user feedback and insights into the development process

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.
A competitive total compensation package. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles).
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). Some roles require in-office collaboration depending on team needs, which will be clearly noted in the job description.
Connect with other Tailscalars IRL. Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team/department off-sites, or use your individual travel budget to meet up with team members in Canada, the US, or the UK.
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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