--- title: 'Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, SWG at Netskope' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/staff-software-development-engineer-in-test-swg-netskope-bengaluru-2yzng0atebky' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, SWG at Netskope - **Company:** Netskope - **Location:** Bengaluru, India - **Posted:** 2026-09-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://www.netskope.com/company/careers/open-positions/?gh_jid=8166536 ## Job description Join the Future of Security at Netskope Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK) is a leader in modern security and networking for the cloud and AI era. 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. At 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. Visit [Careers at Netskope](https://www.netskope.com/company/careers) to learn more. Follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/netskope) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/netskope/). ## 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. 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 [NG-SWG](https://www.netskope.com/products/next-gen-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](https://www.netskope.com/why-netskope/gartner-swg-magic-quadrant) [Netskope CASB in Gartner 2022 SSE Magic Quadrant](https://www.netskope.com/why-netskope/gartner-casb-magic-quadrant) ## What you will be doing - Develop expertise in our cloud security solutions, and use that expertise and your experience to help design and qualify the solution as a whole. - Involve in requirements gathering from Product Managers and design discussions. - Understand the use cases and workflows of SWG solutions. - Design test plans & test strategy documents and closely work with the development team to cover all aspects of the features being developed. - Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using tools like Pytest Framework, Robot Framework, Selenium or similar. - Be able to own and make quality decisions for the solution. - Follow the Test process, QE best practices and suggest improvements - E2E ownership from feature testing to production deployment to monitoring & alerting. - Work closely with the development team and other stakeholders in various phases of product development to ensure alignment with strategy, planning, risks, and mitigations. - Work closely with the technical support team to handle customer escalations. Analyze the test gaps that resulted in customer issues and improve test plan/strategy. - Participate in on-call rotations and respond to system outages and incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. - Understanding major browser technologies to ensure that the Netskope web interface works seamlessly across all browsers. Required skills and experience - 10+ years of hands-on experience in developing tests and automation in the area of Web Inline Network Security, with expertise in deep packet inspection (DPI) technologies such as Firewall/NGFW, IPS/IDS, web gateways, and more. - Experience working on enterprise inline network security products such as Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Firewall (CFW), Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Proxy, SASE, Zero Trust, or similar security platforms. - Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, DNS, Load Balancing, Proxies, and network troubleshooting. - Strong expertise in Python as a programming language. - Solid experience in Web User Interface testing. - Experience leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, ChatGPT, or equivalent AI solutions for automation development, debugging, test generation, code reviews, and engineering productivity. - Strong expertise in Selenium / PlayWrite UI test automation tools, RESTful Web Service automation. - Hands-on experience with traffic analysis tools like Wireshark or Fiddler is a must - Excellent analytical, debugging & problem-solving skills - Knowledge in CI tools like Bamboo/Jenkins /Gitlab - Hands-on experience with traffic analysis tools like Wireshark or Fiddler is good to have - Hands-on experience with traffic generator tools like Jmeter, IX Load, Breaking Point Solution, Spirent will be a plus - Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP AND Cloud Technology (Docker, Kubernetes, Opensource technologies) is a plus. - Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Opensource technologies is a plus - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Determined and ever-ready to roll up sleeves to respond to the needs of customers proactively and promptly. - Believe in innovation and out-of-the-box thinking to foster the originality of ideas. Education - BSCS or equivalent required, MSCS or equivalent strongly preferred ## #LI-JB3 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. Netskope respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us, please refer to [Netskope's Privacy Policy](https://www.netskope.com/privacy-policy) for more details. The application window for this position is expected to close within 50 days. You may apply by filling out the below information, or visiting our [Netskope Careers site.](https://www.netskope.com/company/careers/open-positions) ## About Netskope ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Netskope provides a cloud-native, AI-powered Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform that converges security and networking to enable fast and secure access to cloud, web, and AI applications. - **Entity Type**: Private (Late-stage, well-funded with over $1.5B in total investments) - **Headquarters**: Santa Clara, California, USA - **Founded**: 2012 - **Founders**: Sanjay Beri (CEO), Lebin Cheng, Ravi Chandra, Krishna Narayanaswamy ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Cloud Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity (SASE, Zero Trust, Data Loss Prevention) - **Target Customers**: Large enterprises (serves over 4,000 customers globally, including Fortune 100 companies), B2B. - **Mission/Purpose**: To secure the cloud and AI era with a platform that provides a phenomenal user experience, enabling organizations to safely adopt cloud, SaaS, and AI innovation. ## Products & Services Netskope operates a unified platform called **Netskope One**, which includes several key services: - **[Netskope One SSE (Security Service Edge)]**: A core component that includes cloud-delivered security services like a Next-Gen Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). - **[Netskope One Private Access]**: Modern, high-performance zero-trust access to secure private applications, replacing legacy VPNs. - **[Netskope One Data Security / DLP]**: A unified data loss prevention service that uses patented AI and ML to protect data wherever it lives and moves, across cloud, web, and private apps. - **[Netskope One AI Security]**: A service designed to secure every AI interaction, providing high-performance access and protection across public, private, and agentic AI use cases. - **[Netskope NewEdge Network]**: The largest private security cloud and network, acting as the backbone of the platform. It is located in more than 80 regions with nearly 4,000 network adjacencies to ensure high performance. - **[Netskope One Client]**: The industry’s first unified SASE client, providing a single agent for remote user access, endpoint DLP, and SD-WAN. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (Conflicting reports exist; the company is well-funded and valued in the billions based on its funding rounds, but an exact valuation is not publicly available). - **Key Metric**: Total funding exceeds **$1.5 billion**. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by premier investors including **Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Accel, and Sequoia Capital**. [netskope.com](https://www.netskope.com/company) - **Growth Signals**: - **4,000+ customers** worldwide, including **Fortune 100** companies. - **~3,000 employees** globally. - **250+ patents** (ranging from AI-powered data protection to private cloud networks). [netskope.com](https://www.netskope.com/company) - Recognized as a Leader in the **2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SASE Platforms** and **Security Service Edge**. [netskope.com](https://www.netskope.com/) - **30%+** of employees are dedicated to R&D and engineering. [netskope.com](https://www.netskope.com/company) ## Competitive Advantages - **Unified Platform (The Power of "One")**: Netskope offers a single platform (Netskope One) with one console, one client, and one private security cloud. This reduces complexity and cost compared to competitors with disjointed solutions. - **NewEdge Network**: The largest private security cloud and network, providing optimized connectivity and processing for a best-in-class user experience. - **AI-Native Security**: The platform uses patented AI and ML techniques to adapt security based on the context of every interaction, providing deep visibility and protection for modern threats like GenAI use. - **Founding Team & Talent**: Built by early architects from security and networking leaders like AWS, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco, fostering a deep well of expertise. ## Strategic Focus - **SASE Market Leadership**: Continuing to lead and expand in the Secure Access Service Edge market, consolidating security and networking functions. - **AI Security**: A major priority is securing the use of Generative AI and agentic AI, ensuring enterprises can adopt AI safely without risking data loss. - **Simplifying Infrastructure**: Reducing cost and complexity for customers by offering a single, cloud-native platform that replaces multiple legacy appliances (VPN, firewalls, DLP). - **Global Expansion**: Maintaining and expanding its global NewEdge network footprint to ensure high performance everywhere work happens. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Collaboration**: Described as a collaborative and transparent environment where "founders and leaders work shoulder-to-shoulder" and "the best ideas win." It is a **Certified Great Place to Work** with an 86% recommendation rate on Glassdoor. [glassdoor.com](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Netskope-EI_IE717917.11,19.htm) - **Innovation-First**: With over 30% of the workforce in R&D and 250+ patents, the company is heavily focused on building cutting-edge technology. The hiring philosophy is to "hire people who are better than you, then empower them." [netskope.com](https://www.netskope.com/company) - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Has a strong focus on belonging, with a thriving women’s group called the **Awesome Women of Netskope (AWON)** and a commitment to equal employment opportunity. [netskope.com](https://www.netskope.com/company/careers) - **Compensation & Perks**: Offers competitive compensation, benefits, and perks including running, hiking, and biking groups, and community volunteer days. [netskope.com](https://www.netskope.com/company/careers) - **Work Policy**: Hybrid work is supported, reflecting the company's own product philosophy of enabling secure access from anywhere. - **Global Presence**: Offices in Santa Clara (HQ), St. Louis, UK, France, Spain, Australia, Singapore, India, Japan, and Taiwan. ## Sources 1. [netskope.com](https://www.netskope.com/) 2. [netskope.com](https://www.netskope.com/company/careers) 3. [netskope.com](https://www.netskope.com/company) 4. [glassdoor.com](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Netskope-EI_IE717917.11,19.htm) 5. 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