or apply directly on Tailscale's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Tailscale's roles stay open a median of 41 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 2% of Tailscale's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Tailscale
- high 25 stale, 2 reposted of 60 open
- Hiring momentum
- 113 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Tailscale's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Tailscale.
About this role
As a Security Infrastructure Engineer at Tailscale, you will design and build security controls across various layers such as cloud platforms and networks to protect against sophisticated threats. Your role will involve improving security features, auditing infrastructure for vulnerabilities, and supporting engineering decisions with your security expertise. You will spend a significant portion of your time writing software, collaborating with technical teams, and contributing to the overall security posture of Tailscale's products.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Tailscale as an employer.
What you need
- Expertise in the security of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
- Familiarity with container security and orchestration security
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Tailscale uses Go)
- Prior experience in infrastructure security or security operations
- Knowledge of operating system internals and security mechanisms
- Ability to give and process constructive feedback
Nice to have
- Familiarity with internet/web security fundamentals
- Knowledge of common networking protocols
- Experience with threat modeling and prioritization
- Experience in digital forensics and incident response
What you get
- Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period
- Employer-funded retirement contributions
- Support for personal and professional development
- Flexible paid time off program
- Build-your-own home office setup
- Paid parental leave program
Worth weighing
- Remote work flexibility, but some roles may require in-office collaboration
- Salary range provided, but individual offers may vary based on experience
- Dynamic nature of a startup may require adaptability
Summarised from Tailscale's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Tailscale on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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