Head of Communications

Remote (Canada)RemoteFull-timeCA$255k–CA$318k2026-10-25 → 2026-11-11

Remote

Core

Lead and scale Tailscale's global communications function, shaping market understanding and elevating visibility in media to support growth.

Role type

Head of Communications (Strategic, Builder)

Builds

Global communications engine, brand reputation, and market leadership for a secure connectivity platform.

Domain

B2B Technology, Cybersecurity, Networking, AI Infrastructure

Required skills

Strategic judgment, execution, media relations, product storytelling, team building, crisis management, executive communications, editorial judgment, operational discipline

Preferred skills

Experience in networking/cybersecurity/AI, scaling comms at high-growth tech, fundraising/IPO support, analyst relations/policy collaboration

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop global communications strategy; lead product and technology communications; build relationships with top-tier journalists; expand presence in emerging media channels; own corporate communications for milestones; build international communications programs; develop executive thought leadership; oversee internal communications; lead crisis communications; own awards strategy; hire and manage communications team.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC building a team

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.