Full-Time
Staff Engineer
API Gateway
Netskope
1,001-5,000 employees
Cloud security solutions for enterprises
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Santa Clara, CA, USA
In Person
- 8+ years of industry experience developing large scale web based enterprise applications.
- Broad architectural knowledge: distributed systems, infrastructure, databases, caches, queues.
- Proficiency with modern programming languages such as Go, Typescript, Javascript, Python, Java, etc. Bonus points for Lua.
- Experience with API design, HTTP concepts, API security.
- Understanding of OSI networking protocol stack.
- Ability and willingness to learn new technologies.
- Experience building highly performant microservices.
- Communication skills to build consensus among stakeholders.
- Building and improving API platform capabilities to streamline API consumption experience as well as API lifecycle management.
- Driving the development of standards and conventions of API presentation to ensure we deliver tasteful APIs for the best customer as well as developer experience.
- Provide guidance on API design, presentation and delivery to cross-functional teams.
- Designing and developing our highly available, scalable, low-latency, multi-tenant API gateway.
- Taking ownership of projects and collaborating with cross-functional product management, development and quality assurance teams in a fast paced environment.
- Contributing to ensure we have the right observability and developer productivity tools and practices in place.
- Working with DevOps and Technical Support teams to investigate and resolve critical customer defects.
- Keeping abreast of the latest technologies and web methodologies, and helping to identify those that should be integrated into our products and development efforts in the future.
- Expertise in Nginx and Kong Gateway setup and configuration.
- Knowledge of API management concepts.
- Experience with authentication standards (OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, etc.).
- Experience with cloud computing platforms and concepts such as AWS, GCP, Azure.
- Experience with containerization and container orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes.
Netskope provides cloud security solutions specifically designed for large enterprises. The company focuses on securing data and protecting against threats in cloud environments, catering to organizations that are transitioning their operations to cloud-based systems. Netskope offers a range of products and services, including real-time data protection, secure access service edge (SASE) solutions, and advanced threat detection and response capabilities. Unlike many competitors, Netskope emphasizes a data-centric approach, prioritizing the protection of data itself rather than just the network or devices. The company operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to access its suite of tools and services, which helps them secure their digital operations. The goal of Netskope is to assist organizations in safely navigating their digital transformation journeys.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$1.4B
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
Founded
2012
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for SASE solutions supports Netskope's growth in hybrid work environments.
- Partnerships with major tech companies like Microsoft expand Netskope's market reach.
- Recognition as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant boosts Netskope's industry credibility.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from emerging cybersecurity startups could challenge Netskope's market position.
- Over-reliance on Microsoft partnerships poses risks if these relationships weaken.
- The upcoming IPO may pressure Netskope to prioritize short-term financial results.
What makes Netskope unique
- Netskope offers a global security private cloud with edge computation capabilities.
- The company focuses on a data-centric approach, protecting data rather than just networks.
- Netskope's integration with Microsoft enhances its data discovery and protection capabilities.
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Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
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Seamless integration of Netskope One capabilities with Microsoft tools delivers flexibility and best-in-class security for modern AI and cloud environmentsSANTA CLARA, Calif., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Netskope , a leader in modern security and networking, today announced expansions to its collaboration with Microsoft to provide comprehensive data security throughout enterprise cloud and AI environments. These include the integration of Netskope unified data security with Microsoft Purview, using capabilities of the Netskope One platform to streamline collaboration across security teams and provide consistent policies, faster response times, and smooth operations for cloud, AI, network, and endpoint protection. Today, Netskope's strategic integrations with Microsoft include Microsoft Purview, Sentinel, Security Copilot, and Entra SSE, among others.Netskope unified data security integrates with Microsoft Purview so that together, Netskope and Microsoft empower enterprise customers to extend the value of their Microsoft investments, including the following benefits:Expanding discovery and classification by extending Microsoft Purview DLP data insights beyond Microsoft's ecosystem to the broader network. Netskope One unified data security detects and classifies sensitive data, including transactions with AI applications, sensitive content uploaded into unsanctioned cloud storage providers, social media posts, form submissions, and more.by extending Microsoft Purview DLP data insights beyond Microsoft's ecosystem to the broader network. Netskope One unified data security detects and classifies sensitive data, including transactions with AI applications, sensitive content uploaded into unsanctioned cloud storage providers, social media posts, form submissions, and more. Unifying data security and governance by configuring Microsoft Purview DLP policies once and applying them seamlessly across endpoints, SaaS, IaaS, and network traffic, reinforced by Netskope One advanced security controls.by configuring Microsoft Purview DLP policies once and applying them seamlessly across endpoints, SaaS, IaaS, and network traffic, reinforced by Netskope One advanced security controls
Geodesic Capital announced the completion of the initial funding round for its new "Geodesic Alliance Fund," raising $250 million. The fund aims to enhance US-Japan tech and security cooperation by investing in early-stage US startups in AI, space, cybersecurity, and dual-use deep tech. The fund will provide strategic advice and support to its portfolio companies. The first investment is expected by 2025, with final fundraising completion by 2026.
Netskope is preparing for a U.S. IPO, with Morgan Stanley leading the effort. The IPO could raise over $500 million and is expected to launch in the third quarter.
Netskope has been named a Leader in every year this report has been published, and in 2025 is again cited furthest in Completeness of Vision and for its high Ability to Execute.