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.

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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.

Join our Enterprise Browser team at Netskope, where we’re pioneering the next generation of secure web browsing.

The Enterprise Browser team is at the forefront of developing the Netskope Enterprise Browser, a critical tool designed to direct corporate traffic securely within our network. This browser integrates advanced features that enhance both security and productivity in a corporate environment. Leveraging our Next Gen Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions, we bring these powerful capabilities directly to the browser, ensuring a seamless, secure, and controlled browsing experience—all within a single cloud platform. Safe sites are allowed, malicious sites are blocked, and user actions are carefully managed.

What’s in it for you

As a member of this dynamic team, you will dive deep into the world of advanced browser technologies, particularly Chromium. You'll play a critical role in modifying and extending Chromium modules to support the full suite of Netskope Enterprise Browser functionalities. Expect to work with cutting-edge technologies such as C++ and gRPC services, and to tackle complex challenges in distributed systems—ranging from performance optimization and scalability to high availability, containerization, and advanced analytics.

What you will be doing

Modify and enhance the Chromium engine to support new features.
Using advanced data structures and algorithms in C++
Researching optimization algorithms and improving performance
Solving problems with quick and elegant solutions

Required skills and experience

3+ years of experience in Chromium environments.
Strong C++ design and software implementation skills.
Excellent debugging, memory profiling and performance testing skills.
Experience programming multi-threaded solutions and knowledge of synchronization techniques.
Good understanding of memory management and runtime optimization.
Experience developing complex products with many components.
Unit testing knowledge, proponent of TDD is a big plus.
The ability to coach, mentor and encourage growth and career progression of team members.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate in an open, transparent and consistent manner with team and co-workers.
A can-do attitude and ability to roll up your sleeves and respond to the needs of customers proactively and promptly.

Education

BSCS or equivalent required, MSCS or equivalent strongly preferred

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Sr. Staff Engineer, Enterprise Browser

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