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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.

The Role

Zscaler’s Engineering and Product teams design, build, and operate the cloud‑native Zero Trust platform, translating customer and market needs into secure, scalable services. Product sets strategy and roadmap, prioritizes features across secure access and data protection, and validates with customers. Engineering delivers with modern architectures, automation, QA, and SRE, ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance. Together they ship rapidly, integrate with the ecosystem, and partner with go‑to‑market and Customer Success to drive adoption and measurable outcomes.

As Summer 2026 Technical Intern, you’ll collaborate with top cloud architects, software engineers, and security experts while driving impactful projects that contribute to Zscaler’s mission. This 12-week internship program is based in San Jose, CA and offers a hybrid work environment.

What You'll Do (Role Expectations)

+ Focus on one of the following project areas: core software development, threat detection and analysis, security operations, security compliance, debugging and code reviews

+ Take ownership of assigned projects and feature development, working closely with team members, mentors, and stakeholders to meet deliverables and timelines

+ Collaborate by attending and contributing to daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and design reviews to develop new technical solutions and support cross-functional initiatives

+ Create and update technical documentation, project summaries, or knowledge base articles to ensure your work is accessible, maintainable, and impactful for the team

+ Quickly learn and apply new programming languages, frameworks, internal tools, or technical processes required for your assigned projects.

Who You Are (Success Profile)

+ You thrive in ambiguity. You’re comfortable building the path as you walk it. You excel in dynamic environments, treating ambiguity as the raw material for creating something meaningful

+ You act like an owner. Your passion and integrity fuel your proactive approach. You adapt to what’s needed, seamlessly shifting between high-level strategy and hands-on execution

+ You are a problem-solver. Challenges energize you, and you deliver impactful solutions that tackle hard problems, driving real results

+ You are a high-trust collaborator. Ambitious for the success of the team, you embrace constructive feedback while fostering a culture of trust and mutual respect

+ You are a learner. With a growth mindset, you actively seek feedback to continuously improve. Your commitment to purpose and innovation fuels your passion for self-development

What We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

+ A student currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field

+ Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills

+ Motivated self-starter with a passion for innovation and technology

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

+ Hands-on experience using technical tools, frameworks, or programming languages relevant to cloud security or software development.

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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

$45—$65 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.