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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.\nAt 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.\nVisit Careers at Netskope to learn more. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.\nAbout the role\nPlease note, this team is hiring across multiple levels and candidates are individually assessed and appropriately leveled based upon their skills and experience.\nThe Netskope Data Security team is focused on providing unrivaled visibility and real-time data protection. Our products ensure that customers' data is protected wherever it lives. Our engineers design and deliver the next generation of highly scalable, effective, and high-performance data loss prevention solutions. You will have the opportunity to build best-in-class data security solutions using technologies including advanced algorithms, ML-based models, and AI-assisted development, while working with a talented and experienced team of software engineers in a dynamic and collaborative environment.\nWhat's in it for you\nWe are looking for software engineers who are passionate about developing cutting-edge software in C++, Golang, and Python. As a Principal Engineer on the Netskope Data Security team, you will provide technical leadership and design and deliver highly effective, scalable, and high-performance software solutions for the next generation of content inspection and data protection.\nWhat you will be doing\nDeveloping software in C++, C, Golang, and Python.\nArchitecting, designing, and developing systems as part of the data security services offering.\nProviding technical leadership for complex projects and driving solutions across multiple components.\nUsing ML models and advanced data structures and algorithms to solve challenging problems.\nUsing AI tools to assist with designing, building, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting software.\nDelivering solutions that prevent loss of sensitive or confidential data through deep content inspection.\nDeveloping highly scalable and high-performance software solutions.\nMentoring engineers and helping drive engineering best practices across the team.\nRequired skills and experience\n12+ years of industry experience building high-performance, scalable, and secure dataplane services.\nProgramming mastery of C++ with experience in Golang, Python, and C.\nStrong understanding of computer architecture, including multithreading, CPU scheduling, and memory management.\nSolid understanding of algorithms and data structures used in real-time inline data processing.\nExperience and knowledge of TCP, SSL/TLS, HTTP, SMTP, and REST services.\nPassion and hands-on experience developing data security solutions.\nHands-on experience using AI-assisted engineering tools for designing, building, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting software.\nStrong analytical and troubleshooting skills using debuggers such as gdb and tools such as Valgrind.\nExperience with Docker and Kubernetes.\nExperience developing and deploying software to GCP, AWS, or Azure.\nExperience with CI/CD using tools such as Drone, Jenkins, or similar technologies.\nKnowledge of and solid experience with Linux, Windows, and/or macOS.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nDemonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive complex technical initiatives.\nInnovative and out-of-the-box thinking to solve challenging problems.\nEducation\nBSCS or equivalent required, MSCS or equivalent strongly preferred.\nNetskope 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, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate.\nNetskope respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us, please refer to Netskope's Privacy Policy for more details.\nThe application window for this position is expected to close within 50 days. 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