Tailscale
QA Engineer
Job Summary
Tailscale is seeking a full-time QA Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. The role involves designing and executing test plans across multiple platforms, collaborating with developers to identify and resolve issues, and supporting test automation efforts. Candidates should have over three years of experience in software quality assurance, with familiarity in testing applications on various operating systems and understanding network protocols. The position emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills to ensure product robustness and reliability.
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About Tailscale
Tailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices, no matter where they are. From hobbyists to multinational corporations, teams of every size use Tailscale each day to protect their networks, share access to internal tools, and more. We're building a future for the Internet that's easy, sensible, and safe, like it used to be. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.
Job Description
We’re seeking a talented and motivated full-time QA Engineer to join our growing team. You will work as part of the engineering team to:
- Ensure test plan coverage for our growing feature set, working closely with product and engineering to understand new and existing features.
- Execute test plans in the days leading up to a client release, tracking issues and resolutions with engineers to ensure a smooth release process.
Because we’re an early-stage and fully remote company, we’re looking for a motivated individual who can help move the product forward. The ability to think on your feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and comfort working asynchronously are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute comprehensive test plans across Windows, macOS, iOS, tvOS, Android, and Linux platforms, ensuring consistent functionality and user experience.
- Assist with test automation by identifying high priority or error prone areas to automate.
- Collaborate with developers to identify and resolve issues, ensuring a smooth release process.
- Proactively test existing features under various conditions to ensure robustness and reliability.
- Track release blockers and work with the team to resolve them in a timely manner.
- Triage incoming issues, escalating critical issues to the appropriate team members.
What We Are Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with some experience in client testing.
- Hands-on experience testing applications across Windows, macOS, iOS, tvOS, Android, and Linux environments, including familiarity with platform-specific testing tools and debugging techniques.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing protocols, firewalls, and VPN technologies with ability to analyze network traffic and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience creating detailed test documentation, bug reports, and technical specifications for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Nice to Have
- Experience with test automation frameworks and tools, such as Selenium, Appium, or similar.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes and tools.
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Go for writing test scripts and automation.
As a company, we strive to maintain fair and equitable compensation practices within our team across all roles and all levels. Tailscale's compensation package includes base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The salary range displayed on each job posting represents the target range for a new hire's base salary. Individual offers may vary based on experience and skill set.
Frequently cited statistics show that people who identify with historically marginalized groups are likely to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to help us break that statistic!
What We Offer
- An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. We recognize the impact of diverse voices and backgrounds on the growth of our people, product, and company. And that flexibility in how and when you work empowers our team to integrate work and life.
- A competitive total compensation package. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles).
- Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family!
- All-remote with the opportunity to work from anywhere—enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you).
- Connect with other Tailscalars IRL. Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team/department off-sites, or use your individual travel budget to meet up with team members in Canada, the US, or the UK.
- Support for your personal and professional development. Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.
- Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or travelling the world!
- A build-your-own home office setup. You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1000 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own.
- Generous parental leave program from your first day. We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks.
Please be aware that legitimate emails from Tailscale's talent team will only originate from @tailscale.com, @greenhouse.io, and @interviews.modernloop.io email addresses. For more information about protecting yourself from impersonators and scams, please visit https://tailscale.com/scam-awareness.
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