Product Manager, Identity

Tailscale

. Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Tailscale's Identity portfolio, including workload and agent identity, SSO integrations, Directory Sync (SCIM), access controls and policy, and user management .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $177,000 - $221,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management for identity solutions, with a strong focus on OIDC, SAML, SCIM, WebAuthn, and OAuth flows. Capable of driving strategy, execution, and customer engagement while ensuring a seamless user experience and operational integrity.

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Product ManagementIdentity Product OwnershipTechnical Fluency in OIDC, SAML, SCIM, WebAuthn, OAuthUser Experience DesignOperational Mindset

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementIdentity Product OwnershipTechnical Fluency in OIDCTechnical Fluency in SAMLTechnical Fluency in SCIMTechnical Fluency in WebAuthnTechnical Fluency in OAuthUser ManagementAccess ControlsPolicy Management

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCustomer Relationship ManagementCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Admin ConsoleAPIIdentity ProvidersAuthentication EventsUser Access Policies

Industry Keywords

IAMIdentity ManagementSecurityDeveloper ToolsUser Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Tailscale's Identity portfolio, including workload and agent identity, SSO integrations, Directory Sync (SCIM), access controls and policy, and user management
Own the operator experience for IT and security administrators configuring identity providers, auditing authentication events, and managing user, workload, and agent access policies across the admin console, API, and clients
Build a fast, secure, and intuitive authentication experience for end users
Partner with engineering, product, and design to integrate Tailscale's identity service with broader platform components
Build systematic customer insight across Tailscale users, from homelab operators to regulated enterprises
Turn customer signals, support patterns, cross-product requests, and competitive dynamics into roadmap priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–7 years in product management, with direct ownership of an identity product or platform
Strong technical fluency in OIDC, SAML, SCIM, WebAuthn, and OAuth flows
Experience shipping products for developer or security-focused audiences
Understanding of modern IAM friction points and building tools for administrators and developers
Demonstrated ability to own a product area end to end, including strategy, roadmap, execution, and customer relationships
Operational mindset regarding identity-product downtime, misconfiguration, and security events

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary, equity incentive plan, and variable commission for quota-based roles
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and other group benefits with no waiting period
Flexible remote-first work environment
Virtual and in-person social events
Corporate co-working program
Employer-funded retirement contributions matching employee contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum annual employer contribution equal to 0.75% of eligible compensation
Annual company retreat and team off-sites
$1500 USD annually for professional development
Mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities
Flexible paid time off program
Company-owned laptop (Mac or PC)
Monthly home internet reimbursement
$500 USD home office workstation customization allowance
Paid parental leave top-ups: 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents