Zscaler

Principal Platform Engineer (Tooling)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Software EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 8+ years of experience in large-scale production environments, proven expertise in Go, and a strong ability to build scalable and reliable solutions. They must have an understanding of complex system architectures, design patterns, and tradeoffs necessary to scale globally distributed services, along with U.S. citizenship. Deep understanding of event-driven orchestration systems and hands-on experience with relational and time series databases is required.

Responsibilities

The Principal Software Development Engineer will establish and refine coding standards and best practices for platform services, encompassing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation systems, and API interfaces, to promote efficiency and consistency. They will partner with cross-functional engineering teams to analyze workload demands, identify scaling opportunities, and enhance automation for optimized workflows and solutions. Furthermore, the role involves providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their growth and encouraging adherence to industry-leading practices.

Skills

Cloud Security
Platform Services
Coding Standards
Infrastructure
Software Development
Platform Engineering
Security Best Practices

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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