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Zscaler

Senior Director, Software Engineering - Datapath

Zscaler, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Senior Director, Software Engineering - Datapath 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.

We value high-impact, high-accountability work and believe in transparency, constructive debate and a culture of execution. If you’re driven by purpose and thrive on solving complex challenges, we invite you to help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

Lead and scale engineering teams, driving a culture of execution and quality while balancing service stability with feature innovation.

Serve as a strong mentor and coach to develop engineering talent and nurture technical excellence.

Collaborate closely with product management to define, prioritize, and deliver on the strategic ZIA product roadmap.

Partner with customer‑facing organizations, including support and customer success, to improve service delivery and drive better outcomes.

Evangelize the ZIA product vision and strategy internally and externally, representing Zscaler engineering at all levels.

Minimum Qualifications

BS/MS in Computer Science or related engineering/technical field.

15+ years of progressive experience in technical engineering roles, including significant experience in a senior leadership capacity.

Deep domain expertise in Secure Web Gateway (SWG), L4–L7 Proxy technologies, distributed systems, and authentication/authorization mechanisms.

Proven experience operating high‑performance, large‑scale network security platforms within an Agile/CI/CD development lifecycle.

Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong Go‑To‑Market (GTM) and business analysis skills.

Direct experience leading and managing geographically distributed engineering teams.

A track record of identifying and addressing process or architectural gaps to drive continuous improvement.

Base Pay Range $231,000 - $330,000 USD (full‑time position exclusive of commission/bonus/equity and benefits).

Benefits

Various health plans

Time off plans for vacation and sick time

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In‑office perks, and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. 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. We also provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

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