Director - Software Development Engineering at Zscaler

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

15+ years of experience in highly technical roles in development or enterprise services, at large organizations or innovative startups
Domain expertise in the area of Secure Web Gateway and L4-L7 Proxies
Strong knowledge of distributed software product architectures, cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure), and monitoring solutions
Experience with high performance network and security platforms
Understanding of scalable datapath systems
Successful track record leading teams to deliver highly distributed solutions using multi-language ecosystems (preferred)
Strong GTM and business analysis skills (preferred)

Responsibilities

Driving a results-oriented culture with a strong focus on execution, quality, and speed
Evangelizing the product vision internally and externally, and representing the company, product, and team at all levels
Working closely with the product management organization to develop and deliver on roadmaps
Recognizing process and product gaps early and driving changes to achieve better outcomes
Keeping the product delivery and quality bar high, prioritizing service stability features along with innovation and platform features
Driving technical strategy
Setting engineering standards
Mentoring other engineers
Collaborating with Operations and Support to ensure a healthy cloud and exceptional customer outcomes

Skills

Software Development

Cloud Architecture

Technical Strategy

Engineering Leadership

Mentoring

Zero Trust

SASE

SSE

Zscaler

Cloud-based cybersecurity and secure gateway services

About Zscaler

Zscaler provides cloud-based information security services, focusing on internet, web, and cloud security. Its platform functions as a secure gateway that inspects all internet traffic between users and applications, ensuring that threats are identified and stopped before they can access a client's network. This service is offered through a subscription model, allowing large enterprises and government organizations to select the level of security that meets their needs. Zscaler differentiates itself from competitors by offering a strong partner program that enhances market reach and provides partners with training and resources. The company's goal is to support secure digital transformation for its clients by delivering reliable security solutions.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$148.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Supportive parental & family leave

On-demand learning & development

Company-sponsored volunteering

Global tuition assistance program

Guilt-free paid time off

Risks

Emerging cybersecurity firms may erode Zscaler's market share.

Economic downturns could impact Zscaler's subscription-based revenue model.

The retirement of CFO Mr. Canessa may lead to financial instability.

Differentiation

Zscaler offers a 100% cloud-based security platform, eliminating on-premise hardware needs.

The company is a Gartner magic quadrant leader for secure web gateways.

Zscaler's platform inspects all internet traffic, ensuring threats are neutralized pre-network.

Upsides

Zscaler's FY/25 guidance was revised upward, indicating strong financial performance.

The partnership with Bharti Airtel enhances Zscaler's zero-trust architecture offerings.

Zscaler's hiring of government experts strengthens its position in the public sector.

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