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Tailscale
Posted Jul 29, 2026 · Engineering

Engineering Manager, Control Plane

Open 60d+ Managerest Balanced Remote $206k–257k
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Direct from Tailscale's careers pageVerified fresh Oct 17, 2026 via their Greenhouse job board. Removed here within a day of closing.
Open 80 days
Since Jul 29, 2026 · open 2+ months
No reposts seen. Repost tracking started Oct 17, 2026.
Pay: below median
Midpoint $232k vs median $237k for remote Manager roles we track (n=48)
Percentile 43 of posted US base ranges at this level · See the Manager salary page
People-manager check: not enough evidence
The posting doesn't say enough either way, so we don't badge it.
  • ✓ hiring for the teamHire, nurture, and oversee a team of engineers while fostering an atmosphere of psychological well-being, embracing diversity and promoting inclusion.
  • ✓ career growth of reportsProvide guidance, mentorship, and career development for a team of software engineers.

About the role

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. Lead a team responsible for managing a critical production service, including operational concerns (monitoring,…

Short summary only. The full description, requirements and application are on Tailscale's careers site.

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