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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.

Role

We are looking for a Staff Development Engineer to join our Engineering team. This is a hybrid role based in our San Jose, CA office, reporting to the Director, Software Engineering. Our Engineering team built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

+ Design, develop, and optimize the system, including networking and security features, to support high-performance applications

+ Ensure federal certifications such as FIPS, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, and SOC2 compliance

+ Create design and functional specification documents while performing unit testing and automation to ensure quality

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system-related issues, optimize system performance, and innovate features

+ Apply strong software design principles to deliver reliable, scalable, and impactful product improvements

Who You Are (Success Profile)

+ You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.

+ You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.

+ You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.

+ You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.

+ You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

+ Bachelor's or Master's (preferred) degree in Computer Science or a related field with 6+ years of experience in system engineering for high-performance networking and security applications

+ Expertise in Linux kernel-based networking (L2/L3), Stateful Firewall, Network drivers, QoS, Traffic management, and protocols like VLANs, DHCP, DNS, and Tunneling

+ Proficiency in C and Python programming languages with strong problem-solving skills for debugging complex data path issues

+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve system-related issues

+ Solid understanding of high-performance networking and security infrastructure required for efficient and scalable systems design

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

+ Experience in user space data path technologies such as VPP, DPDK, SR-IOV, NFV, and SDN, along with federal certification knowledge

+ Familiarity with cloud computing platforms like AWS or Azure and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

+ Advanced expertise in virtualization and security solutions

\#LI-Hybrid

\#LI-CM3

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

$148,000—$185,000 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.