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Senior Principal Software Development Engineer
- Zscaler (San Jose, CA)
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About **Zscaler**
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Here, **impact in your role matters more than title** and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value **constructive, honest debate** —we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on **customer obsession,** collaboration, ownership and accountability.
We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
We're looking for a Senior Principal Software Development Engineer to join our ZIA Cloud team. You will make ZIA software run in Public Cloud Infrastructure. You will bring strong public cloud infrastructure knowledge, technical expertise in network security, hands-on development experience, and proven leadership capabilities.Reporting to the Senior Director, ZIA Core Engineering, you will:
+ Practice technical leadership in design, development, and optimization of firewall/SWG platforms in Cloud Infrastructure
+ Define and execute the technical roadmap for firewalls/SWG in Cloud Infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business goals
+ Work closely with engineering teams to enhance platform support for virtualized environments.
+ Drive professional development and growth initiatives for team members
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
+ 12+ years of proven experience in designing and implementing networking security software and public clouds infrastructure
+ Deep understanding of VPCs, Subnets, Route Tables, Security Groups, NACLs, Transit Gateway, Elastic Load Balancing (ELB - ALB/NLB), Route 53, Network Firewall WAF or its equivalent in Public Cloud Infrastructure
+ Proven experience in designing how FW/SWG solutions integrate with or extend these native services
+ Performance & Scalability: Proven experience in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting high-throughput, low-latency network security products
+ Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
+ Knowledge in BSD/Linux operating systems and their application in platform development; experience with Virtualization technologies and with DPDK or similar Kernel bypass techniques
+ Network Security Fundamentals: Mastery of TCP/IP, DNS, Http(s), VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN), NAT, and load balancing
+ Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency with Terraform (preferred), AWS CloudFormation, and GCP Deployment Manager for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure
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Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.
Base Pay Range
$206,500—$295,000 USD
At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
+ Various health plans
+ Time off plans for vacation and sick time
+ Parental leave options
+ Retirement options
+ Education reimbursement
+ In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here (https://www.zscaler.com/careers) .
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. _See more information by clicking on the_ Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) _link._
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.
Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
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