# Manager, Developer Relations Engineering at Tailscale

- Company: Tailscale
- What the company does: The connectivity platform for devs, IT, and security teams. Zero Trust identity-based access that deploys in minutes and scales to every resource. Start free. Backed by Accel, Insight and CRV.
- Company website: https://tailscale.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Remote (United States)
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-09-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-29
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tailscale/jobs/4733571005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/tailscale-manager-developer-relations-engineering/

## About the role

Tailscale is looking for an experienced Manager, Developer Relations Engineering to lead a team of technical builders who help developers discover, understand, adopt, and build with Tailscale. You will be accountable for turning Tailscale’s technology into compelling developer experiences—from integrations and example applications to demos, tutorials, open-source projects, and technical content—that drive meaningful developer and business outcomes.

## What they're looking for

- 6+ years of relevant experience in Developer Relations, developer advocacy, engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience managing, coaching, or leading technical contributors and scaling a DevRel or similar function
- Ability to translate product and company priorities into a focused technical roadmap for a small team, and to make thoughtful trade-offs between experimentation, developer education, integrations, and other projects
- Strong program management skills, including planning, prioritization, delegation, and proactive risk communication
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and engagingly
- Experience with and joy for collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Growth, Sales, or Customer Success teams

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