Sr. Manager, Engineering, DSPM
Netskope
Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaPosted 1 month ago
Skill Required
Data EngineeringEngineering ManagerEngineeringSystem DesignDockerKubernetesCloud SecuritynetworkingsecuritybuildingAzurePythondesignScalaCloudJavaAWSGCPGoAI
Key highlights
- 10+ years of software engineering experience required
- 4+ years of engineering management experience required
- BSCS or equivalent required
- MSCS or equivalent strongly preferred
Role overview
Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK) is a leader in modern security and networking for the cloud and AI era, securing and accelerating cloud, data, and AI in real time. The Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Engineering team builds large-scale, distributed systems to identify, monitor, and secure sensitive data across cloud and on-premises environments, providing continuous visibility into data risks. This role seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead initiatives at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, data security, and advanced analytics, combining leadership, collaboration, and technical expertise to drive AI-driven solutions and solve complex security challenges in cloud environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of engineers by setting clear expectations, delivering regular feedback, and coaching individuals on performance, growth, and career development.
- Provide technical direction through code and design reviews, high-level engineering decisions, and active participation in architecture and system design discussions.
- Define the team’s mission and strategy, ensure alignment with organizational goals, and build a mid-term technical roadmap that drives product and platform evolution.
- Own team commitments, OKRs, and project outcomes; manage project budgets; and oversee the planning and deployment of large-scale, distributed systems.
- Partner closely with other engineering and product teams, negotiate priorities and trade-offs, and serve as a trusted liaison by bringing deep technical insight into cross-functional decision-making.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience building large-scale enterprise applications and distributed systems.
- 4+ years of engineering management experience recruiting, developing, and leading technical teams of 10+ engineers, with a strong focus on talent growth and performance management.
- Proficiency in modern backend languages (e.g., Scala, Java, Python, Go) and frameworks; expert-level API design and relational data modeling skills; experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Strong hands-on problem-solving skills and the ability to structure and navigate ambiguity.
- Proven cross-functional leadership, with the ability to influence, align, and drive teams without direct authority.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information, facilitate consensus, and drive alignments, especially when managing competing priorities and trade-offs.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and regulatory concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong product mindset, with experience understanding customer requirements, prioritizing for impact, and measuring adoption and satisfaction.
- BSCS or equivalent required
Nice to have
- MSCS or equivalent strongly preferred
Additional details
- This team is hiring across all levels and candidates are individually assessed and appropriately leveled based upon their skills and experience.
- 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 status, 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.
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