Principal Software Engineer (Network/ Network Security domain)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Software Engineer (Network/Network Security domain) in India.

This role sits at the intersection of advanced backend engineering, distributed systems, and network security, contributing to a large-scale cloud-based security platform protecting tens of thousands of customers and devices worldwide. You will take technical ownership of critical components within a high-performance, security-first architecture, designing and building scalable services that operate in complex network environments. The role involves close collaboration with product managers, frontend engineers, and security specialists to define features, APIs, and system behavior from concept to production. You will also contribute to resolving critical production issues and improving platform reliability under real-world attack and traffic conditions. This is a highly technical, hands-on leadership role requiring deep engineering expertise and strong architectural thinking. You will also build prototypes for upcoming roadmap features, shaping the future of network security capabilities. The environment is fast-moving, highly collaborative, and mission-driven, focused on defending organizations against evolving cyber threats at global scale.