Engineering Manager, Networking Features (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Tailscale. We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager, Networking Features in the United States.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and mentor high-performing engineering teams focused on networking features. You will oversee multiple Pods of software engineers, collaborating closely with product managers and designers to deliver impactful features. The position emphasizes technical leadership, career development, and architectural guidance, while fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion. You will manage critical production systems, guide design decisions, and ensure your team’s work aligns with organizational objectives. This fully remote role requires strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively across time zones. You will contribute to shaping the engineering culture and processes while delivering innovative solutions that directly impact end users.

Accountabilities

·         Provide mentorship and career development for a team of software engineers.

·         Guide architecture and project scoping to ensure successful delivery.

·         Offer technical direction and grow the technical leadership capabilities of your team.

·         Hire, onboard, and support new engineers while fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.

·         Oversee critical production services, including monitoring, alerting, and on-call responsibilities.

·         Facilitate healthy design discussions and cultivate a positive culture of constructive feedback.

·         Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to complete complex projects across multiple domains.

·         Drive both short-term tactical planning and long-term strategic direction for the engineering team.

·         Proven experience in networking, including L4-L7 connectivity, browser and DNS behaviors, BGP, and related protocols.

·         Prior experience as an engineering manager with demonstrated leadership in mentoring and performance management.

·         Technical proficiency in Go or similar programming languages used in system development.

·         Strong ability to give and process constructive feedback and work independently.

·         Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fully remote environment.

·         Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.

·         Commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team.

·         Competitive total compensation package including base salary ($206,000–$257,000 USD) and equity incentives.

·         Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits with no waiting period.

·         Fully remote work environment with support for home office setup, including monthly internet reimbursement and $1000 USD customization allowance.

·         Flexible paid time off program and generous parental leave up to 26 weeks.

·         Opportunities for professional development with $1500 USD annual budget, mentorship, coaching, and internal promotions.

·         Participation in company retreats, team off-sites, and travel opportunities.

·         Inclusive, flexible, and supportive work culture that encourages authentic self-expression and work-life balance.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps, such as interviews or additional assessments, are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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