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Netskope · 2 hours ago

Sr. Staff Engineer, IPSec / GRE

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Netskope is a market-leading cloud security company focused on redefining Cloud, Network, and Data Security. The role involves designing, developing, and delivering scalable cloud systems that enhance security and customer satisfaction.

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Hiring Manager
Scott Cadagan
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Responsibilities

Working on state of the art security features that our customers are going to use every day
Designing, developing and supporting high performance and scalable cloud systems and services
Coordinating with other service development teams, product management and support teams to ensure scalability, supportability and availability for owned services and dependent services
Working to resolve customer issues in a timely manner to improve issue resolution response time and customer satisfaction

Qualification

C++PythonNetworking conceptsLinux programmingTraffic analysis toolsUnit Testing frameworksAnalytical skillsCross-timezone collaborationAttitude of 'goGet it done'C++ gtestPytestAnsibleKubernetesSQLNoSQL datastoresCI/CDJenkinsVPPDPDKXDPProblem-solving skillsSelf-starterCommunication skills

Required

8+ years of relevant industry experience
Solid C, C++(C++ 11), Python, Typescript and Linux programming skills
Experience with data structures for scaling and performance
Understanding of Networking concepts - TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, IPSec, GRE, VPN
Bonus points for experience VPP and DPDK. [XDP - fast network path]
Experience with traffic analysis tools like Tcpdump/Wireshark
Experience with Unit Testing frameworks - C++ gtest, pytest
Strong analytical, problem-spotting and problem-solving skills
Self-starter with desire to work in a fast paced environment with cross-timezone teams
Candidate should have an attitude of 'go and get it done' and should exhibit it in day-2-day work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bonus points for experience with Ansible, Kubernetes, SQL and NoSQL datastores, CI/CD, Jenkins

Preferred

MSCS or equivalent strongly preferred
Should preferably be local to Netskope HQ

Benefits

Catered lunches
Office celebrations
Employee recognition events
Social professional groups such as the Awesome Women of Netskope (AWON)

Company

Netskope

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Netskope is an IT firm that specializes in real-time security, stopping threats, protecting data, and network management services.
dateFounded in 2012
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.netskope.com

H1B Sponsorship

Netskope has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (39)
2024 (70)
2023 (40)
2022 (97)
2021 (96)
2020 (37)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.44B
Key Investors
Morgan StanleyICONIQ GrowthSequoia Capital Global Equities
2025-09-18IPO
2024-09-30Series Unknown
2023-01-05Convertible Note· $401M

Leadership Team

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Sanjay Beri
CEO & Founder
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Krishna Narayanaswamy
Founder & CTO
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