Zscaler
Senior Principal Software Development Engineer
Zscaler, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Senior Principal Software Development Engineer
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About Zscaler Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.
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
Responsibilities
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
Base Pay Range $206,500 - $295,000 USD
Benefits
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.
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.
Pay Transparency: Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled or have various supporting needs.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Computer and Network Security
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Senior Principal Software Development Engineer
role at
Zscaler
About Zscaler Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.
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
Responsibilities
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
Base Pay Range $206,500 - $295,000 USD
Benefits
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.
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.
Pay Transparency: Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled or have various supporting needs.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Computer and Network Security
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