Netskope: Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, Client — Santa Clara, California, United States

About Netskope

Netskope develops security and networking technology for cloud, data and AI environments. Its employer introduction identifies the Netskope One platform, a zero-trust engine and the NewEdge network as parts of that offering. The business describes giving organisations visibility and control while maintaining the performance of access to applications and information. This connects cybersecurity with networking: the products address both how digital resources are reached and how their use is controlled and protected.

The position and its setting

Netskope lists Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, Client in Santa Clara, California, United States, under reference 8224893. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Security Services
• Employer listing date: 23 September 2026

Responsibilities and work described

• 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
• Netskope Client’s centralized configuration, deployment, support, and troubleshooting delivers comprehensive security and control across the borderless modern threat landscape
• Work: 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
• Contribution: to building a flexible and scalable automation solution
• Work: closely with the development and design team to help create an amazing user experience
• Helping to create and implement quality processes and requirements
• Work: 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

Essential requirements and candidate background

• 10+ years of experience developing tests and automation for network and endpoint security products
• 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.)
• 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 and capable of coming up with creative, innovative and working solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Understanding: one or more mobile operating systems: Android or iOS is desired
• Familiarity: web data formats like JSON, XML, MIME, etc
• Knowledge: cryptography techniques
• Knowledge: CI/CD & Dev-Ops tools
• Docker/k8s knowledge
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Able to communicate in an open, transparent and consistent manner with team and co-workers
• Education
• #LI-SD1

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Expertise in programming: Python or Java (Python preferred)
• BSCS or equivalent required, MSCS or equivalent strongly preferred

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• 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
• Compensation:: $124,500 — $253,000 USD
• Netskope is committed to implementing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment
• Netskope respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us, please refer to Netskope's 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

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• Our SDETs have built Python scripted automation tools to do functional, regression, security, performance and load/scale testing of our services and clients

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Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Netskope

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Netskope posting below and match the title and reference 8224893.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Santa Clara, California, United States position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

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Practical preparation: Python

Python work is easier to assess through a concrete example than a list of libraries. Explain the problem, the input data, the parts you implemented and how you checked the output. Include a repository or a short technical note when you can share it.

Relevant skills

• Python
• Java
• CI/CD
• Docker
• Linux
• AI
• sales
• communication