Zscaler
Principal Software Development Engineer (C Programming, Go)
Zscaler, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Principal Software Development Engineer (C Programming, Go)
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. 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.
Responsibilities
Practice technical leadership in design, development, and optimization of control path features in Cloud Infrastructure
Define and execute the technical roadmap ensuring alignment with business goals
Develop and own components of a large-scale distributed system with a sense for scalability
Use AI-powered tools for advanced problem solving and engineering efficiency
Mentor other engineers
What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
12+ years of experience in C programming along with proven experience in Go or Rust; Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering/Computer Science
Strong knowledge of networking protocols and services like DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS. Strong knowledge of authentication protocols like LDAP, SAML, OAuth
Strong knowledge of FreeBSD or Linux systems internals
Strong fundamentals: high-performance computing, distributed systems, event-based programming, memory optimization, fault tolerance
Strong software design, profiling, and verification skills along with proficiency in design/code reviews and writing automated unit and integration tests
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience in cloud computing with AWS, GCP, or other cloud providers, and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL
Experience with YugabyteDB and/or CockroachDB
Benefits
Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks, and more!
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, and local laws. See more information by clicking on Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal 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.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Computer and Network Security
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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. 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.
Responsibilities
Practice technical leadership in design, development, and optimization of control path features in Cloud Infrastructure
Define and execute the technical roadmap ensuring alignment with business goals
Develop and own components of a large-scale distributed system with a sense for scalability
Use AI-powered tools for advanced problem solving and engineering efficiency
Mentor other engineers
What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
12+ years of experience in C programming along with proven experience in Go or Rust; Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering/Computer Science
Strong knowledge of networking protocols and services like DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS. Strong knowledge of authentication protocols like LDAP, SAML, OAuth
Strong knowledge of FreeBSD or Linux systems internals
Strong fundamentals: high-performance computing, distributed systems, event-based programming, memory optimization, fault tolerance
Strong software design, profiling, and verification skills along with proficiency in design/code reviews and writing automated unit and integration tests
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience in cloud computing with AWS, GCP, or other cloud providers, and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL
Experience with YugabyteDB and/or CockroachDB
Benefits
Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks, and more!
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, and local laws. See more information by clicking on Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal 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.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Computer and Network Security
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