Architect, Software Development (Layer 7 Security & Proxy)

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile efficient resilient and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users devices and applications in any location. Distributed across 160 public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the worlds largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the worlds hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession we are committed to the mission outcome and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration trust through outcomes and impact and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era Join us at Zscaler.

Role

We are looking for an Architect Software Development (Layer 7 Security & Proxy) to join our team. This is a hybrid role (minimum 3 days a week in Santa Clara CA office) reporting to the Director Software Development Engineering in the Zero Trust Exchange department. This architect role is essential to provide technical leadership for the ZIA proxy architecture with a strong focus on advanced Layer 7 protocols and SSL inspection. You will help improve the quality of code shipped to production by driving sound architectural decisions implementing innovative solutions and raising the overall engineering bar for the team. Additionally you will play a key role in modernizing the ZIA code base by addressing technical debt fixing existing issues and rewriting components where necessary. Ultimately this role is critical for supporting and accelerating the delivery of key proxy roadmap features on a strong and scalable foundation.

What Youll Do (Role Expectations)

• Support end-to-end QUIC/HTTP/3 and HTTP/2 proxy and TLS/SSL architecture in ZIA
• Define and evolve ZIA proxy architecture
• Partner with Product Management and engineering on solution design trade-offs and end-to-end delivery of core ZIA functionality
• Establish reference architectures and design patterns for ZIA components and integrations
• Provide technical leadership mentoring and architectural governance across virtual and product teams

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity comfortably building the path as you walk it and viewing dynamic environments as the raw material to create something meaningful.
• You are customer-obsessed building deep empathy for both internal and external users while anchoring your decisions in solving real-world problems.
• You are driven by innovation bringing deep curiosity to complex technical challenges and constantly seeking better more secure and scalable solutions.
• You think at scale connecting your daily work to the larger mission to build solutions that support a high-growth global organization.
• You lead with integrity by holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability and building trust through consistent transparent action.

What Were Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging securing or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
• 15 years of experience of total experience and proven experience in designing and implementing networking security software and public clouds infrastructure
• Deep understanding of Proxies HTTP/2 QUIC TCP/IP TLS/DTLS and SSL proxies
• Proficient in C language
• Demonstrated success in designing optimizing and troubleshooting high-throughput low-latency network security products
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
• Mastery of TCP/IP DNS Http(s) VPN technologies (IPSec SSL VPN) NAT and load balancing
• Knowledge of BSD/Linux operating systems virtualization technologies and DPDK or similar kernel bypass techniques

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