Engineering Manager, Security

Job Description

We’re seeking a talented and motivated full-time Engineering Manager to lead our Security team.

You will lead the high performing and multi-disciplinary Security team, responsible for Product Security, Detection & Response, Compliance & Trust, and IT. In this role, you will:

• Support secure application development processes, by representing product security concerns early in the software development process
• Manage our detection and response function and risk management program
• Lead Compliance & Trust activities at Tailscale, setting a compliance roadmap that aligns with our business priorities and technical roadmap
• Oversee corporate IT
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and career development for a team of security engineers
• Provide technical direction in projects as needed, as well as growing the technical leadership capabilities of the engineers reporting to you
• Help in growing the organization: interviewing and recruiting, guiding the evolution of the security team, developing processes as we grow

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

• Experience as a people manager: we are not yet at a size and level of maturity as an engineering org to provide the training and support for someone new in the management role
• Collaborate with peers in Product Engineering to maintain rigorous security standards
• Partner with Legal and Go To Market partners to maintain and expand our compliance and trust program
• Lead security incident response processes, development and procurement of security tooling. Track security risks and partner with the VP of Eng to maintain a risk management program in consultation with executive management. 
• Manage internal and third party IT functions
• Help your team to improve their performance, the quality of their work; make major design decisions
• Hire, nurture, and oversee a team of engineers while fostering an atmosphere of psychological well-being, embracing diversity and promoting inclusion 
• Manage healthy conflict by moderating design discussions and cultivating a positive culture of feedback with candor and kindness
• Drive planning across multiple time horizons, from immediate tactical needs to long-term strategic direction

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrated leadership with substantial experience in managing and mentoring Security teams, including performance evaluations, career development, and fostering a collaborative work environment
• Ideal candidates will have deep experience in Product Security, and a broad background in other security disciplines (Detection & Response, Compliance, etc)
• Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently
• Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup

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.