Principal Engineer, Secure Web Gateway
Core
Architect and design scalable, high-performance cloud data planes for in-line Secure Web Gateway (SWG) products, processing 10+ Gbps of traffic with deep inspection using AI/ML.
Role type
Principal Engineer, Secure Web Gateway (Data Plane)
Builds
Scalable, performant services inspecting network protocols (HTTP/HTTPS) at line rate; integrates DLP, Threat, and UEBA protection; implements key management algorithms.
Domain
Cloud Security / Networking / AI/ML
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
High-performance networking software (Layer 3-7), C/C++/Python mastery, Linux system/kernel level knowledge, complex architectural problem solving, AI tools/models application, multi-threading and memory management
Preferred skills
TDD, unit testing frameworks, debugger usage (gdb, Valgrind), TDD advocacy
Technologies
C, C++, Python, Linux, gdb, Valgrind
Responsibilities
Drive overall architectural design and strategic technical directions for the SWG team; design and implement high-quality features ensuring reliability, scalability, and observability; provide technical leadership and industry best practices; build services inspecting network protocols at line rate; redefine SDLC using advanced AI tooling; lead transformation into an AI-native, agent-first development culture.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
