Zscaler

Principal Software Development Engineer (Layer 7 Security & Proxy)

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

$212k - $265k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Support end-to-end QUIC/HTTP/3 and HTTP/2 proxy and TLS/SSL architecture in ZIA.
  • Define and evolve ZIA proxy architecture and establish reference architectures and design patterns.
  • Design, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot high-throughput, low-latency network security products.
  • Partner with Product Management and engineering on solution design, trade-offs, and end-to-end delivery.
  • Modernize the ZIA codebase by addressing technical debt, fixing issues, and rewriting components as needed.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural governance across virtual and product teams.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of total experience designing and implementing network security software and public cloud infrastructure.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in C and deep understanding of proxies, HTTP/2, QUIC, TCP/IP, TLS/DTLS, and SSL proxies.
  • Demonstrated success with high-throughput, low-latency network security products.
  • Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions within the functional domain.
  • Preferred: mastery of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(S), VPN technologies including IPSec and SSL VPN, NAT, and load balancing.
  • Preferred: knowledge of BSD/Linux operating systems, virtualization technologies, and DPDK or similar kernel-bypass techniques.
  • Preferred: ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to improve operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangement requiring a minimum of three 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.

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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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