Windows Engineer

Tailscale

1d • $143,000 - $179,000 • Remote

About The Position

Tailscale is seeking a talented and motivated full-time Software Engineer to join their growing team. The role involves developing the Tailscale product, contributing to both client code and backend services. A special focus will be placed on the Windows platform, building and maintaining the Windows client using the modern WinUI/Windows App SDK stack, while also contributing to common code that supports other core client platforms. As an early-stage, fully remote company, they are looking for a motivated individual who can drive product development forward, with essential skills including the ability to think on their feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and comfort working asynchronously.

Requirements

• Four or more years of experience in software development
• Strong understanding of software development principles, capabilities, and limitations of the Windows platform
• Proficiency in C# and modern native UI frameworks (WinUI/UWP/WPF)
• Experience with general 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

• Experience with WinUI 3 and Windows App SDK
• Experience developing native Windows applications and services
• Familiarity with Windows networking stack and Windows Filtering Platform
• Familiarity with Windows security model, session isolation, access tokens and related concepts
• Proficiency in Go

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers on a native Windows desktop client using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML and Go
• Implement support for the latest Windows platform features while maintaining compatibility with a subset of older versions
• Develop and optimize product features on Windows, with a focus on UI components and platform integration
• Develop and maintain unit and integration tests using Microsoft Testing Platform v2 and xUnit
• Contribute to common, cross-platform Tailscale code

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity incentive plan, and variable commission (for quota-based roles)
• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period (health, vision, dental, etc.)
• Remote first company with flexibility in work location
• Employer-funded retirement contributions (matching up to 0.75% of eligible compensation)
• Support for personal and professional development ($1500 USD annually)
• Flexible, paid time off program
• Home office setup including company-owned laptop, monthly home internet reimbursement, and $500 USD for customization
• Paid parental leave program (20 weeks for birthing parents, 16 weeks for non-birthing parents)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed