Growth Engineer

About Tailscale 

Tailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices, no matter where they are. From hobbyists to multinational corporations, teams of every size use Tailscale each day to protect their networks, share access to internal tools, and more. We're building a future for the Internet that's easy, sensible, and safe, like it used to be. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.

Job Description

We're seeking a talented and motivated full-time Product Engineer to join our growing team. You will work as part of the User Growth engineering team to:

• Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to client code and backend services. 
• Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from writing code to product ideation and strategic decision-making.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers and product managers to shape features.
• Work closely with marketing and revenue teams to work on broader user growth targets.
• Create and measure experiments to understand customer engagement and find growth patterns.
• Work closely with data to ensure the right metrics and visibility are available for experiments.

Because we’re an early-stage and fully remote company, we’re looking for a motivated individual who can help move the product forward. The ability to think on your feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and be comfortable working asynchronously are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Cross-functional teamwork: Collaborate with designers, PMs, and other engineers
• Product ideation: Contribute creative ideas for product features
• Code client & backend: Develop Tailscale product features collaboratively
• Code reviews: Conduct and participate in the code review process
• Continuous improvement: Enhance product quality and maintainability
• Product strategy: Influence roadmap with technical insights
• Prototyping: Create technical prototypes for potential features
• Use feedback: Incorporate user feedback and insights into the development process

What We Are Looking For

• Strong track record of working with a product mindset and influencing product strategy
• Experience with backend and client development
• User-focused design and problem-solving abilities
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently
• Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
• Adaptable development and iterative mindset
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