Staff Software Engineer, Secure Web Gateway

Netskope Cloud Data Plane engineers architect and design one of the most scalable, high-performance cloud data planes in the world, processing 10+ Gbps of traffic, performing deep inspection using state-of-the-art techniques like AI/ML to detect activities and apply advanced policies like DLP, Threat and UEBA protection, all at line rate.

In this role you will be a key member of the NG-SWG team supporting our in-line CASB and SWG products, both of which have been recognized by Gartner as market leaders in their Magic Quadrant reports:

Netskope recognized as a Leader in the 2020 “Magic Quadrant for Cloud Access Security Brokers” (CASBs) for the fourth consecutive year.

Netskope recognized as Visionary in the 2020 “Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateway” (SWG).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop features on the cloud data plane
• Use advanced data structures and algorithms in C, C++, Python
• Build services that inspect various network protocols such as HTTP at line rate
• Analyze content in real-time to provide security
• Perform deep inspection of traffic in near real time
• Work on features like DLP and Threat protection
• Build sophisticated key management algorithms

Qualifications/Requirements

• 7+ years of industry experience building high-performance data plane services
• Experience in network and web security technologies (firewalls, web security, IDP / IPS, DNS based security, etc.)
• Good fundamentals of TCP, SSL, HTTP protocols are a must
• Http proxy experience is a must
• Programming mastery in C/C++ and Python
• Strong understanding of computer architecture – multi-threading, CPU scheduling, memory management
• Good understanding of algorithms and data structure to implement Real-time inline data processing
• Good knowledge of Linux at a systems level
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills using debuggers like gdb and tools like Valgrind
• Proponent of TDD a big plus, knowledge of various unit testing frameworks
• BS Computer Science required, MS Computer Science strongly preferred

1. HR Interview
   
2. Online coding test
3. Face to face Video Interview (including technical interview and cultural fit)