Sr. Staff Engineer, Secure Web Gateway

About the role

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

What you will be doing

• 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

Required skills and experience

• 10+ 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, TLS, 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

Education

• BSCS or equivalent required, MSCS or equivalent strongly preferred

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