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Principal Engineer, Secure AI Gateway

Netskope · Santa Clara, California, United States

Posted 14 days ago

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This role has been open
14 days
Netskope's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Netskope's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Netskope
high
87 stale, 4 reposted of 143 open
Hiring momentum
212 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Principal Engineer for the Secure AI Gateway at Netskope, you will lead the design and architecture of a high-performance cloud-based security platform focused on Generative AI and LLMs. Your role involves collaborating with global teams to develop innovative security capabilities, defining architectural strategies, and ensuring the platform can effectively route and secure API traffic. You will also mentor junior engineers and stay updated on emerging technologies in GenAI and cybersecurity.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 10 to 12+ years of experience in software engineering
  • 5+ years in architectural or technical leadership role
  • Deep expertise in backend engineering using Golang or similar languages
  • Proven experience designing large-scale, secure and cloud-native systems
  • Expertise in building high throughput and low latency data systems
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture

Nice to have

  • Startup experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with LLM APIs, Generative AI platforms, and multi-provider orchestration
  • Deep packet inspection and real-time content analysis at line rate
  • Experience with threat detection, DLP, and security policy enforcement
  • Knowledge of emerging GenAI and cloud service security challenges

What you get

  • Salary range of $133,500 — $272,000 USD
  • Participation in a bonus plan
  • Stock award program
  • Comprehensive health plan

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility
  • Salary range is broad and may vary significantly based on experience and location
  • The role involves working with a globally distributed team across different time zones

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Listed by Netskope on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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