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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Client Backend - **Company:** Netskope - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $98,500.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Computer Programming, Data Security, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Zero Trust Network Access, Web Application Security, Security Software, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Jenkins, Golang - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7cea374e-30d5-43ec-b5e0-0b7db2b09654 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience in developing cloud security, network or endpoint solution, or with a proven track record of building, scaling, and maintaining security software products. * Strong programming skills in Golang, Python, Node.js. * Experience designing and shipping APIs in highly scalable, distributed environments. * Hands-on experience with containers and Kubernetes deployments. * Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTPS, TLS, and related technologies. * Knowledge of cryptographic techniques and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins. * Fluency with agentic coding systems and genuine curiosity about agent harnesses like Claude Code, Pi, and Codex, so you should already be building with them, or itching to. * Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate openly, transparently, and consistently with team members and stakeholders. * Excellent problem-solving skills, including debugging and performing root cause analysis for complex issues across distributed systems and cloud infrastructures., * BS Computer Science required, MS Computer Science strongly preferred ## Description 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 As a Staff Engineer on the Client team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing cloud backend software for Netskope Cloud Security solutions, and solving some of the most challenging cloud access & data security problems for enterprise customers. 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