Windows Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Contribute to the development of the Tailscale product by working on client code and backend services.

• Create and sustain the Windows client utilizing the modern WinUI/Windows App SDK stack.

• Assist in the development of shared code that supports macOS, mobile, and other key client platforms.

• Collaborate with engineers to create a native Windows desktop client using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and Go.

• Implement features that support the latest Windows platform advancements while ensuring compatibility with certain older versions.

• Develop and enhance Windows product functionalities, with an emphasis on UI components and platform integration.

• Create and maintain unit and integration tests utilizing Microsoft Testing Platform v2 and xUnit.

• Contribute to the shared, cross-platform codebase of Tailscale.

• Work collaboratively with technically adept teams in an asynchronous environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of four years of experience in software development.

• Strong grasp of software development principles along with an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the Windows platform.

• Expertise in C# and modern native UI frameworks such as WinUI, UWP, or WPF.

• Knowledge of general networking concepts, including DNS, VPNs, IP networking, and routing.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback while working independently.

• Adaptability to the fast-paced nature of a startup environment.

• Experience with WinUI 3 and Windows App SDK.

• Proven experience in developing native Windows applications and services.

• Familiarity with the Windows networking stack and Windows Filtering Platform.

• Understanding of the Windows security model, session isolation, access tokens, and related concepts.

• Proficiency in the Go programming language.

🏝️ Benefits

• An inclusive and flexible environment that encourages you to be your authentic self.

• A competitive total compensation package that includes base salary and an equity incentive plan.

• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period, covering health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family.

• A fully remote work environment.

• Opportunities for virtual and in-person social events.

• Participation in a corporate co-working program.

• Employer-funded retirement contributions, including matching contributions dollar-for-dollar up to a maximum annual employer contribution equal to 0.75% of eligible compensation.

• An annual company retreat and team off-sites.

• Team travel and opportunities for distributed collaboration.

• An annual budget of $1500 USD for professional development.

• Access to mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.

• A flexible paid time off program.

• Choice of a company-owned laptop, either Mac or PC.

• Monthly reimbursement for home internet expenses.

• A budget of $500 USD to customize your workstation.

• Paid parental leave top-ups: 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.