Frontend Engineer
Core
Architecting and building the next-generation web console and frontend infrastructure for Tailscale's secure networking platform.
Role type
Senior Frontend Engineer (Platform & Architecture)
Builds
A unified web console and shared frontend platform serving multiple Tailscale products.
Domain
Cybersecurity / Network Infrastructure / B2B SaaS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
React at scale, web platform fundamentals (HTTP, browser security, auth flows, CORS, CSRF), internal platform/framework design, frontend architecture strategy, scalable testing strategies, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
AI-assisted development tooling, design systems, feature flagging/experimentation systems, identity/admin/B2B SaaS surfaces
Technologies
React, TypeScript, Web APIs, CI/CD pipelines, Testing frameworks
Responsibilities
Define frontend architecture for the next-gen console, design cross-origin auth/session infrastructure, build and operate a frontend serving platform, establish shared conventions and design patterns, create tooling for non-frontend engineers, partner with design on UX, collaborate on experimentation and analytics, improve frontend testing strategy, enhance developer workflows, provide technical leadership and mentoring, participate in on-call rotation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with architectural leadership