Sr. Software Engineer, DAPII

Join the Future of Security at Netskope Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK) is a leader in modern security and networking for the cloud and AI era. We secure and accelerate cloud, data, and AI in real time, everywhere. Thousands of customers, including more than 30 of the Fortune 100, trust the Netskope One platform, its Zero Trust Engine, and the powerful NewEdge network to gain full visibility and control without performance trade-offs. At Netskope, our technology is driven by our greatest strength: our people. We believe that belonging powers innovation, and success is both personal and organizational. We embrace differences in gender, ethnicity, beliefs, ability, and identity, creating an environment where every voice is heard and respected. We empower our employees to bring their authentic selves to work, grow their careers through continuous education and mentorship, and lead with transparency and curiosity. Join a team where you belong, where you are encouraged to be an entrepreneur, and where together, we continue to redefine the landscape of security. Visit Careers at Netskope to learn more. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram . About the role Please note, this team is hiring across all levels and candidates are individually assessed and appropriately leveled based upon their skills and experience. 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. What’s in it for you In this role you will be a key member of the Secure Web Gateway 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 SWG in Gartner 2023 SSE Magic Quadrant Netskope CASB in Gartner 2023 SSE Magic Quadrant Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and analyze features for the cloud data plane. • Utilize advanced data structures and algorithms in C, C++, Go and Python to optimize performance. • Perform real-time content analysis to ensure robust security measures. • Conduct deep inspection of traffic to detect and mitigate threats in near real-time. • Develop and implement DLP and threat protection solutions. • Create sophisticated key management algorithms to enhance data security. • Write and maintain product or system development code, ensuring high standards of quality. • Write 100% of code, unit tests, and test automation using AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar), driving measurable gains in velocity, coverage, and quality. • Use AI tools efficiently across the entire SDLC — requirements refinement, design exploration, implementation, debugging, code review, test generation, documentation, and CI/CD automation. • Critically evaluate AI-generated code and tests for correctness, security, performance, and maintainability, upholding the same quality bar as hand-written code. • Continuously evaluate emerging AI tools and agentic workflows, and drive their adoption across the team to improve engineering productivity. • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for software design, implementation, and processes. • Build and maintain services capable of inspecting various network protocols, such as HTTP, at line rate. • Review and provide feedback on code developed by other team members to ensure adherence to best practices, including style guidelines, code accuracy, testability, and efficiency. • Contribute to the architecture and design of distributed systems, focusing on scalability, reliability, and efficiency. • Th