Sr. Manager, AI Application Engineering

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Engineering Manager to lead our AI Application Engineering team in India. This is a pivotal role that combines technical leadership, people management, and strategic vision to build cutting-edge AI-powered security solutions. You will lead a team of talented engineers building intelligent applications that enhance our cloud security platform using Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and advanced AI/ML techniques.

Your team will be responsible for developing AI-driven features that transform how security teams detect threats, analyze incidents, and respond to security events. This includes building conversational interfaces for security operations, intelligent agentic workflows for threat analysis, and automated systems that leverage generative AI to enhance security workflows.

• 7+ years of software engineering experience

  , with

  3+ years in engineering management

  leading teams of 10+ engineers


• Deep hands-on experience building production agentic AI applications using

  LangChain, LangGraph, or similar orchestration frameworks



• Proven expertise implementing

  RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems

  with vector databases and LLMs


• Strong understanding of

  LLM APIs

  (OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, etc.) and prompt engineering best practices


• Knowledge of

  LLMOps practices

  including model evaluation, monitoring, versioning, and production deployment

• Strong proficiency in

  Python

  for AI/ML applications, with experience in FastAPI, Flask, or similar frameworks


• Hands-on experience with

  cloud platforms

  (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native architectures


• Understanding of

  microservices, APIs, and distributed systems

  design patterns


• Experience with

  containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

  and modern deployment practices


• Proficiency in

  version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines

  , and agile development methodologies


• Knowledge of

  data engineering

  concepts including ETL/ELT pipelines, data quality, and data governance

• Strong background in cybersecurity

  with understanding of threat detection, incident response, and security operations


• Experience with

  SIEM platforms

  (Splunk, Elastic Security, Azure Sentinel) or security analytics systems is a plus


• Knowledge of

  security concepts

  including threat intelligence, anomaly detection, MITRE ATT&CK framework


• Understanding of

  cloud security

  (CASB, SASE, SSE, Zero Trust) and modern security architectures is preferred

• Proven track record of

  building and scaling high-performing engineering teams

  in fast-paced environments


• Strong

  project management

  skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously


• Excellent

  communication and presentation skills

  for technical and non-technical audiences


• Experience

  translating business requirements

  into technical solutions and strategic roadmaps


• Ability to

  influence and drive consensus

  across cross-functional teams and stakeholders



• Mentorship and coaching

  abilities to develop talent and grow future technical leaders

• Experience in the

  cybersecurity or cloud security industry



• Hands-on experience with

  agentic AI frameworks

  and multi-agent systems


• Experience with

  threat intelligence platforms

  and security orchestration (SOAR)


• Contributions to

  open-source AI/ML projects

  or security tools


• Experience with

  streaming data processing

  (Kafka, Flink) in security contexts


• Publications, patents, or conference presentations in AI/ML or cybersecurity

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required




• Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field strongly preferred

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge generative AI applications in cybersecurity


• Lead a talented team at a company recognized as a Gartner Leader in SASE


• Competitive compensation package including salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits


• Professional development opportunities and access to latest AI/ML technologies


• Collaborative, innovation-driven culture with global impact


• Flexible work arrangements and strong work-life balance


• Work with Fortune 500 customers and solve real-world security challenges at scale

Join Netskopes growing Bangalore engineering hub, which serves as a key center for innovation in cloud security. Our Bangalore office features modern facilities in Whitefields EPIP Zone, fostering collaboration and creativity. We maintain an open, transparent culture where technical experts work shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues, and the best ideas win regardless of hierarchy.

As part of our global team of ~3,000 employees, youll work with industry leaders in security, networking, and AI/ML. We support remote work flexibility, encourage continuous learning, and provide opportunities to work on products that protect some of the worlds largest and most sophisticated organizations.

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