Tailscale

Security Infrastructure Engineer

Remote Security Engineering role with clear candidate location fit.

PostedJul 18, 2026

Eligible countries2 accepted countries

Seniority signalSenior, Middle

Work settingRemote

Accepted candidate locations

CanadaUSA

AWS CI/CD Kubernetes

Role overview

Security Infrastructure Engineer

Requirements and responsibilities

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Key Responsibilities

Design and build security controls across diverse layers (e.g., cloud platforms, OS, Kubernetes, networks, CI/CD) to defend against sophisticated adversaries and insider threats.
Improve the security properties of Tailscale by identifying opportunities for security and privacy features, bug fixes, defense-in-depth, and implementing them across our codebase.
Audit Tailscale infrastructure for technical security weaknesses, identifying mitigations or solutions, and driving them towards resolution.
Support engineering decisions with threat modeling and security analysis and expertise.
You will spend 25-50% of your time in this role writing software vs purely operational or governance security responsibilities.

Technical

Expertise in the security of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), especially securing multi-cloud networks and infrastructure, and designing cloud agnostic systems
Familiarity with container security, orchestration security, and authentication/authorization
Familiarity with internet/web security fundamentals: WAF’s, TLS, PKI, DNS security, etc.
Proficiency developing in at least one programming language (Tailscale uses Go) and Infrastructure as Code tooling (e.g. Terraform, Ansible)
Prior experience in a safety-related technical role, e.g.:
infrastructure security
security operations
threat modeling and prioritization
digital forensics and incident response
Knowledge of operating system internals and security mechanisms
Knowledge of common networking protocols
Act as a Subject Matter Expert during security incidents, focusing on infrastructure-level containment and remediation

Details

infrastructure security
security operations
threat modeling and prioritization
digital forensics and incident response

Team Fit

Ability to give and process constructive feedback
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
Take a risk-based approach to building security controls, balancing your security expertise and broad technical skillsets with practical, usable solutions

What We Offer

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.
Employer-funded retirement contributions. Tailscale will match your retirement contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum annual employer contribution equal to 0.75% of your eligible compensation.
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, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. 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 $500 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own.
Paid parental leave program. We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups (20 weeks for birthing parents, 16 weeks for non-birthing parents).

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