Zscaler

Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer

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18 hours ago
Santa Clara, CA, USAStaff+
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Base Salary

$180k - $225k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Define software design specifications and implement robust, bug-free code using test-driven methodology.
  • Refactor existing code for maintainability and reusability and resolve complex customer issues.
  • Collaborate with security, UI, platform, analytics, and quality assurance engineering teams.
  • Partner with Product Management to develop detailed product requirements.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance and development support.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience developing large-scale cloud networking and security applications.
  • Expertise in software design and programming with C/C++, Go, or Python.
  • Deep knowledge of DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, and preferably firewall policy enforcement.
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP networking components, including transit gateway, IGW, NATGW, NACL, security groups, GWLB, ILB, and Route53.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP database services, PubSub mechanisms, and SDKs.
  • Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions within the functional domain.
  • Preferred experience using AI/ML to optimize network datapath efficiency, automate routing performance, or improve intelligent threat detection.
  • Preferred familiarity with developing security firewall features, SaaS platforms, and cloud-native infrastructure services.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the Santa Clara, California office.
  • Various health plans, vacation and sick time off plans, parental leave options, retirement options, education reimbursement, and in-office perks.
Zscaler

About Zscaler

5,001-10,000 employees

Zscaler builds a cloud-delivered zero trust security platform that replaces traditional network security appliances for enterprises and public-sector organizations. Its Zero Trust Exchange provides secure web gateway, zero trust access, CASB, and cloud firewall services, sold as subscriptions and delivered across 160+ global data centers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Jose, it is a public company on NASDAQ (ZS) serving thousands of customers worldwide.

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