Zscaler

Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer - Python + Networking

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13 hours ago
Bengaluru, IndiaStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize high-performance network system architectures and security features for mission-critical applications.
  • Partner with engineering architects, product managers, solution architects, and customers to understand use cases and review product requirements.
  • Author design and functional specifications while driving unit testing and automation for product quality.
  • Collaborate across teams to resolve system-level issues, optimize data-path performance, and develop new features.
  • Apply advanced software design and troubleshooting expertise while coaching junior engineers and maintaining compliance with federal security certifications.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field and 9+ years of experience in high-performance networking systems engineering.
  • Expertise in Linux kernel-based L2/L3 networking, stateful firewalls, NAT, network drivers, routing protocols, and networking and security protocols.
  • Proficiency in Go and Python, including debugging complex data-path issues.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and scalable systems design skills.
  • Demonstrated curiosity and practical use of AI tools to improve workflows and problem-solving.
  • Preferred experience includes AI/ML frameworks or intelligent data-path analysis, WireGuard, GRE, L2VPN, VRRP, FIPS, FedRAMP, TLS, DTLS, QUIC, cloud platforms, Docker, Kubernetes, virtualization, and security solutions.

Benefits

  • Various health plans.
  • Vacation and sick time-off plans.
  • Parental leave options.
  • Retirement options.
  • Education reimbursement.
  • In-office perks and additional benefits.
  • Hybrid work arrangement in Bangalore, India.
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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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