Software Engineer, Strategic Projects

Tailscale · IT

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Full Time$218,420 - $302,840 CADPosted Sep 2, 2026

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IT
Employment type
Full Time
Experience level
Senior
Job salary
$218,420 - $302,840 CAD

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Original employer: TailscaleSource ATS: TailscaleLast checked: Sep 5, 2026Job status: Active

Tailscale is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for their Strategic Projects team to work on AI-native products within Canada. This fully remote role focuses on maturing prototypes into production-grade systems using Go and modern AI coding assistants.

As part of the Strategic Projects team, you will co-own the transition from idea to production-ready software, ensuring high standards for reliability and security. The role involves close collaboration with product-minded engineers and reference customers to build innovative connectivity solutions. Candidates should be comfortable with significant ambiguity and possess a strong drive for production-level excellence in an asynchronous, remote-first environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote within Canada
Salary range $218,420 - $302,840 CAD
AI-native engineering team
High-impact strategic projects
Comprehensive benefits package

What You’ll Bring

Strong experience in hardening, stabilizing, and maintaining production software
Proven professional experience with Go programming
Proficiency in integrating third-party APIs and basic networking
Advanced proficiency in using AI coding agents and LLMs within engineering workflows
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment

What You’ll Get

Competitive base salary
Equity incentive plan
Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period
Employer-funded retirement contributions with dollar-for-dollar matching
Corporate co-working program

About the Company

Tailscale provides a secure, identity-aware networking platform built on WireGuard, designed to make connectivity effortless for users ranging from hobbyists to global enterprises. Founded in 2019, the company operates as a fully distributed organization backed by major venture capital firms.

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