Mobile Platform Developer
Quick Summary
Proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI,
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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 Software Engineer to join our growing team. You will work as part of the engineering team to:
- Develop the Tailscale product, contributing to client code and backend services. The client code is a mix of modern Swift, Kotlin and Go. Prior Go expertise is not a requirement.
- Bring a special focus on our mobile platforms, iOS and Android, while contributing to common code that supports macOS, Windows and other core client platforms.
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 comfort working asynchronously are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI, and/or Kotlin
- Unit and integration test development and maintenance
- Cross-target code sharing
- Familiarity with mobile VPN infrastructure
- Providing support for the latest Apple and Android platform features while maintaining compatibility with a reasonable subset of older systems
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in software development
- Strong understanding of software development principles, capabilities, and limitations of mobile platforms
- Proficiency in Go is desirable
- Experience with general networking networking concepts - DNS, VPNs, IP Networking, routing, etc.
- 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
As a company, we strive to maintain fair and equitable compensation practices within our team across all roles and all levels. Tailscale's compensation package includes base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The salary range displayed on each job posting represents the target range for a new hire's base salary. Individual offers may vary based on experience and skill set.
Frequently cited statistics show that people who identify with historically marginalized groups are likely to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to help us break that statistic!
What We Offer
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Listing Details
- Posted
- May 1, 2026
- First seen
- May 1, 2026
- Last seen
- May 4, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 3
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 87%
- Scored at
- May 5, 2026
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