Principal Software Development Engineer at Zscaler

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

12+ years of professional software development experience, including 5+ years of experience designing and building desktop applications for Windows or Mac
Strong expertise in at least one language: C, C++, Objective C, Swift, or Rust, particularly in the development of desktop agents or services
Understanding of OS-specific APIs, system-level programming concepts, and related development frameworks
Extensive experience with HTTP, REST, gRPC, or other communication protocols
Deep understanding of secure communication mechanisms between desktop applications and cloud services
Working knowledge of JavaScript or Go (preferred)
Experience with Linux (preferred)
Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines and toolchains such as Jenkins, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions (preferred)

Responsibilities

Driving end-to-end architecture and development of long-running, lightweight agent-like, desktop applications for Windows or Mac, and optionally Linux platforms
Owning and providing technical leadership in the design, implementation, and maintenance of operating system (OS)-specific integrations and actions
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and release new application features

Skills

Windows Development

macOS Development

Linux Development

Desktop Applications

Software Architecture

Technical Leadership

Zero Trust

Cloud Security

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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