Product Manager, Networking Features

Tailscale

. Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Tailscale's networking features: App Connectors, DNS, Funnel, and Tailscale Services .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Canada, United StatesSeniorLead💰 CA$237,180 - CA$296,140 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive product management expertise with a focus on application-layer connectivity products, including ownership of strategy, requirements, and post-launch iteration. Proficient in designing user-facing networking experiences and leveraging data-informed decision-making to enhance product offerings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product ManagementApplication-Layer ConnectivityData-Informed Decision-MakingEnd-to-End Product OwnershipKubernetes Networking

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Hard Skills

Networking FeaturesObject Model DesignConfiguration ExperienceTraffic ManagementSecure TunnelingAPI GatewaysService MeshReverse ProxiesMonitoringTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

CollaborationStrategic ThinkingCustomer Insight

Tools & Technologies

Admin ConsoleCLITailscale

Industry Keywords

VPN ProtocolsBGPCloud VPC PeeringPrivateLinkAbuse PreventionRate LimitingTrust and Safety

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDNSKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Tailscale's networking features: App Connectors, DNS, Funnel, and Tailscale Services
Own the operator experience across the admin console and CLI, including configuration, segmentation, monitoring, and troubleshooting at scale
Partner with GTM, Customer Success, and Solutions Engineering on production commitments and strategic deals
Champion migration from reverse proxies, bastion hosts, cloud ingress, and service meshes to Tailscale
Build systematic customer insight across Tailscale users, from homelab operators to large enterprises replacing service registries
Design user-facing networking experiences, including object models, defaults, and error messages

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in product management
Direct ownership of an application-layer connectivity product such as reverse proxies, ingress controllers or gateways, API gateways, service mesh or service registry, DNS and traffic management, secure tunneling and exposure products, or identity-aware proxy connectors
Track record of turning a complex networking system into a legible product surface
Ability to design and explain an object model, defaults, or configuration experience
End-to-end product ownership covering strategy, requirements, launch, documentation, enablement, rollout, and post-launch iteration
Evidence of data-informed decision-making, including defined metrics and instrumentation
Nice to have: Product Led Growth experience
Nice to have: Kubernetes networking experience, including ingress, Gateway API, operators, or service exposure patterns
Nice to have: Hands-on experience with secure tunneling and exposure products
Nice to have: Abuse prevention, rate limiting, or trust and safety experience on a publicly exposed service
Nice to have: Familiarity with VPN and tunneling protocols, BGP, cloud VPC peering, or PrivateLink-style private connectivity
Nice to have: Public technical writing, conference talks, or open-source networking contributions
Nice to have: Hands-on Tailscale experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive, flexible environment with flexibility in how and when you work
Competitive total compensation package including equity incentive plan
Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period, including health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and families
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 0.75% of eligible compensation annually
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 Mac or PC laptop
Monthly home internet reimbursement
$500 USD home office customization allowance
Paid parental leave top-ups: 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents