Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, Client
Netskope· enterprise· Cybersecurity· Sep 22, 2026 · 1mo ago
Santa Clara, California, United States
In office
Full-time
Staff
$147K–$218K est.
10+ years exp
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 to learn more. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram . 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.
The client team creates and enhances the client software that runs on Windows, Mac or other operating systems. Easy to use, light-weight, and deployed to perform at a high throughput, Netskope Client steers user traffic through Netskope’s enterprise security products (Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Cloud Firewall (CFW), Endpoint DLP) enabling holistic data protection and facilitating SASE deployments. Netskope Client’s centralized configuration, deployment, support, and troubleshooting delivers comprehensive security and control across the borderless modern threat landscape.
What’s in it for you
Our SDETs have built Python scripted automation tools to do functional, regression, security, performance and load/scale testing of our services and clients. If you love to write code to test, have aptitude to find ways to break things, understand how cloud services should work, and can build automation for day to day tasks that machines can run, we would love to speak with you about a role on our team.
What you will be doing
Working with a group of brilliant engineers to build flexible and scalable automation solutions that test client technologies that protect data on endpoints including Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms.
Contributing to building a flexible and scalable automation solution
Working closely with the development and design team to help create an amazing user experience
Helping to create and implement quality processes and requirements
Working closely with the team to replicate customer environments
Identifying and communicating risks about our releases.
Looking beyond your specific area of responsibility and ensuring our solutions deliver value to our customers.
Owning and making quality decisions for the solution.
Owning the release process
Required skills and experience
10+ years of experience developing tests and automation for network and endpoint security products.
Strong expertise in programming languages like Python or Java (Python preferred).
Good working experience in CI/CD.
Working experience in the Linux environment, and expert with at least one common endpoint platform (OS/X, Windows, iOS, Android)
Experience developing tests and automation for enterprise network and data security technologies (firewalls, VPN, proxies, L4-7, file system etc.)
Excellent debugging and development and troubleshooting skills in Python.
Technical know-how of build and repo management tools with overall testing cycle.
A track record of success and consistent growth showing that you are highly motivated and capable of coming up with creative, innovative and working solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Understanding of one or more mobile operating systems: Android or iOS is desired.
Familiarity with web data formats like JSON, XML, MIME, etc.
Knowledge of cryptography techniques.
Knowledge of CI/CD & Dev-Ops tools.
Docker/k8s knowledge.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate in an open, transparent and consistent manner with team and co-workers.
Education
BSCS or equivalent required, MSCS or equivalent strongly preferred
#LI-SD1 Compensation:
At Netskope, salary is one component of our competitive total rewards package. The salary range for this position is as listed below. This is a national range. For purposes of complying with applicable laws, the range applies to candidates in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Washington, and other states.
The successful candidate’s starting pay will also be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, location, and market conditions.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the On Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target commission amount at 100% goal achievement.
In addition to salary, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus plan (for non-sales roles) and a stock award program. Candidates may also be eligible for a comprehensive health plan and other benefits that can be reviewed at Netskope Benefits site . Salary Range $124,500 — $253,000 USD 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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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.
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