Netskope: Engineering Director, Foundation Services — 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 Engineering Director, Foundation Services in Santa Clara, California, United States, under reference 8100002. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Cloud Platform
• Employer listing date: 1 August 2026

Responsibilities and work described

• Imagine leading the team that keeps the heart of a global security platform beating
• At Netskope, our Foundation Engineering team manages the near real-time configuration propagation across more than 100 global data centers
• A Director of Engineering who doesn't just manage but inspires—someone who can combine deep technical judgment with an AI-first leadership philosophy to help us scale our foundational cloud services to new heights
• Leadership: People and Driving Execution -
• Coach and Grow: You will manage and mentor engineering managers and tech leads, driving organizational growth through strategic hiring and hands-on coaching
• Own the Delivery: You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of scalable, resilient foundational services across our 100+ global data centers
• Collaboration: Across the Board: You’ll work closely with Product, Program Management, and other engineering service owners to align priorities and clear any technical roadblocks
• Technical Vision and Innovation -
• Architecture: the Future: Lead the architecture for distributed systems, runtime synchronization, and high-volume, high-availability cloud infrastructure
• Embrace AI-First: Foster a culture where AI isn't just a buzzword; you'll integrate AI tools into daily workflows to accelerate velocity and eliminate operational toil

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Deep
• You have 15+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years specifically managing managers and multi-team organizations
• Technical Expertise: You are an expert in distributed systems, infra-services, data synchronization, cloud infrastructure, and Kubernetes
• Leadership Track Record: You have a ability to navigate cross-team negotiations, resolve bottlenecks, and maintain the highest engineering standards
• AI Savvy: You have hands-on experience leveraging AI to boost team performance and delivery leverage
• Distributed Team Leadership: Experience leading remote teams across multiple countries and time zones

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• A background in cybersecurity or network security technologies
• Experience: Kubernetes and containerized deployments at scale
• Familiarity: observability, monitoring, and on-call operations
• A track record of reducing operational toil through automation and AI-driven tooling
• Education
• A BS in Computer Science or an equivalent technical degree is required
• An MS in Computer Science or an equivalent technical degree is 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:: $154,000 — $312,000 USD
• Netskope is committed to implementing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment
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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

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• You’ll be at the helm of a high-impact team building the essential systems that every other service at Netskope depends on
• Have the agency to shape the technical direction of our global cloud infrastructure, drive engineering excellence through AI integration, and mentor the next generation of engineering leaders within our organization

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Netskope

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Practical preparation: Kubernetes

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Relevant skills

• Kubernetes
• AI/ML
• AI
• cybersecurity
• sales
• commercial negotiations