Staff Software Engineer (C Dataplane)
Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
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Job Summary
About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile efficient resilient and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise we are constantly pushing the envelope leveraging the worlds largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our 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 say impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive honest debatewere 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 youre enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If youre driven by purpose thrive on solving complex challenges and want to be part of the team thats helping to secure the AI age we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role We are looking for a Staff Software Development Engineer (Datapath) to join our team. This is a hybrid role based in San Jose CA reporting to the Senior Manager Software Development Engineering in the Engineering department. You will play a critical role in expanding the capabilities of our datapath technology to drive the next level of product impact. Your work will directly add essential features and functionality to our core systems ensuring scalable high-performance and robust software design.
What youll do (Role Expectations)
Define software design specifications and implement bug-free code using test-driven methodology
Identify opportunities to refactor existing code for maintainability and reusability while owning the resolution of complex customer issues
Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams including security UI platform analytics and quality assurance
Partner with Product Management to drive detailed product requirements
Lead a group of junior engineers by providing technical guidance mentoring and assisting in development details
Who You Are (Success Profile)
You thrive in ambiguity. Youre 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 feedbackknowing 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 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
Extensive experience developing large-scale cloud networking and security applications with expertise in software design and programming in C/C Go or Python
Deep knowledge of networking protocols and services such as DNS HTTP TCP/IP and SSL/TLS ideally with an understanding of firewall policy enforcement
Proven experience working with AWS/Azure/GCP networking components including transit gateway IGW NATGW NACL security groups GWLB ILB and Route53
Hands-on experience with AWS/Azure/GCP database services PubSub mechanisms and SDKs
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience leveraging AI/ML technologies to optimize network datapath efficiency automate routing performance or improve intelligent threat-detection features
Familiarity or direct experience with developing security Firewall features
Prior experience building solutions for Software as a Service platforms and leveraging cloud-native infrastructure services
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The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) benefits.
Base Pay Range
$129500 - $185000 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 Zscalers hybrid working model and benefitshere.
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 link.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
Zscaler, the zero trust cybersecurity leader, accelerates digital transformation with fast, secure connections between users, devices and apps over any network.
