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full-timeStaff Engineer, Platform R&D (luke)
Netskope · India
Netskope is a company in the cloud security and networking space, specializing in Zero Trust architecture and data protection. As a Staff Engineer in the Platform R&D division, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex computing systems that support the company's global production services. The role involves leading both tactical and strategic infrastructure initiatives, ensuring that new products can be integrated seamlessly while existing services remain scalable and reliable. You will act as a technical lead, defining system architectures, establishing best practices, and mentoring other engineers on technical implementations and design evaluations. This position requires a deep understanding of *NIX-based operating systems and extensive experience in building distributed, production-grade services. It is well-suited for a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience who excels at communicating non-functional requirements, such as security and reliability, to cross-functional teams. You will serve as a subject matter expert, driving data-informed technology decisions and overseeing the automation of rapidly growing global systems to ensure operational excellence.
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 As a Principal Engineer in Platform R&D you will design, develop, and maintain new or improved solutions for Netskope’s production services. . This resource will lead tactical and strategic infrastructure and product initiatives by designing, building, and managing complex computing systems and processes that facilitate the introduction of new products and services while allowing existing services to scale. In addition, the incumbent will provide technical leadership by sharing best practices and technology trends, and acting as a technical mentor related to the use of systems, products, services, and building scalable system architectures. What’s in it for you Embrace our corporate culture by fostering collaboration without boundaries, encouraging teamwork and communication that is clear, open, and honest. Support the development of implementations, service definitions, component interfaces and experimental prototypes to the operations and engineering teams for systems within a product or service family. Architect, design, build, and manage complex computing systems in order to fulfil operational strategies for Netskope’s services. Understand, and be able to communicate, the nonfunctional requirements for the system (security, reliability, scalability, maintainability, etc.). Become a subject matter expert on designated Netskope products, services, and their dependent infrastructure in order to support and improve the reliability, function, and scalability of these solutions. Act as the technical and agile lead for projects spanning one or more areas, teams, and technologies. Mentor others in their technology evaluations, technical designs, and technical implementations. Required skills and experience 12+ years demonstrated expertise in designing, building and managing complex computing systems including 1-2 years experience as a Sr Staff Software Engineer or Lead Engineer. Comprehensive understanding of computer internal architecture and design to include working knowledge of specific details and design of some variants of the *NIX based operating systems. Demonstrated ability to develop production-grade distributed and scalable services in collaboration with stakeholders in a distributed workforce environment. Demonstrated ability and willingness to act as subject matter expert, tracking technology/industry trends, and to provide data-driven reasoning for recommending technology paths. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in particular when interfacing with peers in engineering and QA. Demonstrated ability to mentor or direct others in their technology evaluations. Desired experience Demonstrated ability to sanitize and automate a rapidly growing global system. Deep expertise with operational support systems, automation, and CI/CD tools. Knowledge of the Agile project management methodologies. Knowledge in a variety of programming languages including Rust, Go, C, C++ and Python. Experience with modern cloud and virtualization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, KVM, OpenNebula, OpenStack or any orchestration platforms). Established track record for providing valuable technical details to developers and engineers. Established track record for providing valuable feedback during planning and implementation of existing projects. Education Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or combination of comparable education and experience typically obtained by 5 or more years related work experience. Netskope is committed to implementing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Netskope does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on religion, race, color, sex, marital or veteran statues, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexu
| Role | Staff Engineer, Platform R&D (luke) |
|---|---|
| Company | Netskope |
| Location | India |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-07 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4About Netskope
Netskope is a company based in Santa Clara, USA, that provides modern security and networking solutions for the cloud and AI era. The company offers the Netskope One platform, which focuses on security and network convergence through Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Security Service Edge (SSE) architectures. Its product portfolio includes tools for web and cloud security, data protection, AI security, and networking, such as Secure SD-WAN and Zero Trust Network Access. Netskope serves a wide range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and the public sector, helping organizations modernize access, replace traditional VPNs, and secure managed and unmanaged cloud services.
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