Senior Backend Engineer
WorkdaySalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience, with proficiency coding in Go (Golang), including strong expertise in concurrency, parallelism, GRPC, Protobuf, net/http, and TLS
- Skilled in building large-scale distributed systems, RESTful API design, and working with web frameworks like Gin and Echo
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and version control tools like Git
- Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, along with CI/CD pipeline implementation
- Proficiency in front-end Javascript and React
- Prior experience with shipping security software to end users (preferred)
- Experience working with security analysts, threat hunters, and reverse engineers (preferred)
- Familiarity with detection engineering as it relates to emerging online threats (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Designing and implementing scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using Go, integrating with databases like PostgreSQL, AWS Athena, Trino, and Redis
- Writing and maintaining unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality while monitoring, debugging, and optimizing system performance
- Mentoring junior engineers, fostering their growth and success, and actively participating in code reviews to uphold best practices
- Collaborating with external teams to deliver integrated solutions and ensure seamless system functionality
- Contributing to Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning and retrospectives, to drive project success
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a remote position?
Yes, this is a remote role, with the majority of the team based in Denver, Colorado.
What is the salary range for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for this Senior Staff Software Engineer role?
Candidates need 8+ years of experience with proficiency in Go (Golang) including concurrency, parallelism, GRPC, Protobuf, net/http, and TLS; skills in building large-scale distributed systems, RESTful API design, and web frameworks like Gin and Echo; plus hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure.
What is the company culture like at Zscaler?
Zscaler builds high-performing teams focused on execution, customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability, valuing transparency, constructive debate, high-impact work, and a sense of urgency.
What makes a strong candidate for this role?
A strong candidate has 8+ years of experience with deep Go expertise, skills in scalable distributed systems and APIs, hands-on work with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms, plus the ability to mentor juniors and collaborate in Agile processes.
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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