About Netskope
- Today, there's more data and users outside the enterprise than inside, causing the network perimeter as we know it to dissolve. We realized a new perimeter was needed, one that is built in the cloud and follows and protects data wherever it goes, so we started Netskope to redefine Cloud, Network and Data Security.
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.
What’s in it for you
- In this role you will be a key member of the NG-SWG 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 2022 SSE Magic Quadrant
- Netskope CASB in Gartner 2022 SSE Magic Quadrant
- Define the grammar, syntax, and semantics for a new security-focused DSL.
- Design and implement the full compiler pipeline – parser, AST, type checker, semantic analyzer, IR, and code generator.
- Develop advanced compiler optimizations and tune runtime performance for high-throughput, low-latency execution.
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle — from architecture and prototyping to deployment and long-term evolution.
- Mentor engineers and drive the technical roadmap for language and compiler systems across the CASB/SWG platform.
- Collaborate with product, research, and platform teams to ensure seamless integration into Netskope’s security stack.
Mentor engineers and drive the technical roadmap for language and compiler systems across the CASB/SWG platform.
- Collaborate with product, research, and platform teams to ensure seamless integration into Netskope’s security stack.
Required Experience
- 12+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in a Staff/Principal architecture role.
- Proven expertise in compiler design, language theory, and systems programming (C++, Rust, Go, or Python).
- Strong background in parser frameworks (ANTLR, LLVM, Yacc/Bison).
- Hands-on with runtime performance tuning, profiling, and low-level memory management.
- Demonstrated success owning large-scale, high-performance systems from design to production.
- Excellent technical communication and leadership skills.
Hands-on with runtime performance tuning, profiling, and low-level memory management.
- Demonstrated success owning large-scale, high-performance systems from design to production.
- Excellent technical communication and leadership skills.
- Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source compiler or language projects.
- Familiarity with functional programming paradigms.
- Exposure to networking and security domains — especially in traffic inspection, DLP, or signature-based detection systems.
- Knowledge of JIT compilation or virtual machine design is a plus.
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
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- 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, 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.
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