Product Manager, Networking Features

Tailscale

. Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for App Connectors, DNS, Funnel, and Tailscale Services .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in product management with a focus on application-layer connectivity products, including ownership of strategy, requirements, and post-launch iteration. Proven ability to translate complex networking systems into user-friendly product experiences through data-informed decision-making.

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Product ManagementApplication-Layer ConnectivityEnd-To-End Product OwnershipData-Informed Decision MakingNetworking System Design

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyObject Model DesignConfiguration ExperienceTraffic ManagementSecure TunnelingAPI Gateway ManagementService MeshService RegistryDNS ManagementError Message Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationCustomer Insight DevelopmentCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Admin ConsoleCLITailscaleReverse ProxiesBastion HostsCloud Ingress

Industry Keywords

Network EngineeringIT AdministrationProduct LaunchDocumentationPost-Launch Iteration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDNS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for App Connectors, DNS, Funnel, and Tailscale Services
Own the operator experience for network engineers and IT administrators configuring, segmenting, monitoring, and troubleshooting these features at scale in the admin console and CLI
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
Turn networking capabilities into usable product experiences through 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, including designing 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 decisions, including defined metrics, requested instrumentation, and decisions changed by data

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 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
Company-owned Mac or PC laptop
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