Windows Engineer - Tailscale

About Tailscale

Tailscale is making safe connection effortless by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices. We're building a future for the Internet that's easy, sensible, and safe. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.

About the Role

We’re seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our engineering team. You will focus on our Windows platform, building and maintaining our client using the modern WinUI/Windows App SDK stack, while contributing to common code that supports macOS, mobile, and other core client platforms.

Key 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 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.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of software development principles and the Windows platform.
• Proficiency in C# and modern native UI frameworks (WinUI/UWP/WPF).
• Experience with general networking concepts (DNS, VPNs, IP Networking, routing).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate asynchronously.

Nice to Have

• Experience with WinUI 3 and Windows App SDK.
• Experience developing native Windows applications and services.
• Familiarity with Windows networking stack, Windows Filtering Platform, and Windows security models.
• Proficiency in Go.

What We Offer

• Competitive total compensation (base salary + equity).
• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period.
• Flexible, remote-first work environment.
• Employer-funded retirement contributions (up to 0.75% match).
• $1,500 USD annual professional development budget.
• Build-your-own home office setup ($500 stipend + monthly internet reimbursement).
• Paid parental leave program (up to 20 weeks).