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 • Canada, United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$237,180 - CA$296,140 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, and OAuth flows. Capable of driving strategy, execution, and customer engagement while addressing modern IAM challenges.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Management ExperienceTechnical Fluency in OIDC, SAML, SCIM, WebAuthn, OAuthIdentity Product OwnershipOperational Mindset for Identity ProductsExperience with Okta, Azure Entra ID, Google Workspace

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementOIDCSAMLSCIMWebAuthnOAuthIdentity Access ManagementCloud-Native Identity ConceptsService MeshWorkload Identity Federation

Soft Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementCollaborationStrategic ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

TailscaleOktaAzure Entra IDGoogle WorkspaceIAP Architectures

Industry Keywords

Identity ManagementAuthenticationAccess ControlsUser ManagementDeveloper-Focused ProductsSecurity EventsAdmin ConsoleAPI ManagementCustomer InsightRegulated Enterprises

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

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 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 across engineering, product, and design to ensure the identity service meets broader organizational needs and integrates with platform components
Build systematic customer insight across Tailscale users, from homelab operators to regulated enterprises
Turn customer feedback, 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 ability to build 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
Hands-on experience with Tailscale at work or home is nice to have
Background with Okta, Azure Entra ID/Active Directory, Google Workspace, or IAP architectures is nice to have
Experience with cloud-native identity concepts such as service mesh and workload identity federation is nice to have
Public technical writing, conference talks, or open-source contributions in security or identity is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive, flexible environment with flexibility in how and when you work
Competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity incentive plan, and variable commission for quota-based roles
Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period, including health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and family
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
$1,500 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 workstation customization allowance
Paid parental leave top-ups: 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents