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Tailscale

Tailscale

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Windows Engineer

RemotemidPosted Aug 17, 2026
C#WindowsGoWinUIXAMLxUnitVPNDNS+8 more

About this role

Build and maintain Tailscale's native Windows desktop client using WinUI, Windows App SDK, C#, XAML, and Go. Contribute to cross-platform client code while implementing Windows-specific features and platform integrations.

Must have

Four or more years of experience in software development

Strong understanding of Windows platform capabilities and limitations

Proficiency in C# and modern native UI frameworks like WinUI, UWP, or WPF

Experience with general networking concepts including DNS, VPNs, IP networking, and routing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to give and process constructive feedback and work independently

Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup

Technologies

AndroidiOSC#GitWindowsWPFmacOSDNSxUnitRoutingVPNGoNetworkingWinUIXAMLUWP

Responsibilities

Develop the native Windows desktop client using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and Go

Implement support for latest Windows platform features while maintaining backward compatibility

Develop and optimize product features on Windows with 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 client code supporting macOS and mobile platforms

Benefits

Training and career developmentPaid parental leaveHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceRetirement benefits with matchCompetitive salary and stock option planFlexible PTOHome office allowanceRemote workGlobal team collaboration

Amenities

Choose your own company-owned laptop Mac or PCMonthly home internet reimbursement500 USD workstation customization allowanceCorporate co-working program access to WeWork and similar spaces1500 USD annual professional development budget

Recruitment process

1

Fully distributed remote-first company founded in 2019

2

Backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital

3

Salary range represents target for new hire base salary with individual variation based on experience

4

AI-assisted tools used in hiring process with all decisions made by people

5

Annual company retreat and team off-sites for in-person collaboration