Staff Machine Learning 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

  • 8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer including 3+ years of ML platform engineer, with a focus on client-side development
  • Experience in C/C++ programming for high-performance applications
  • Good understanding of Windows OS and experience building applications on Windows OS using Visual Studio
  • Strong experience with algorithms and programming skills in building out data collection/processing infrastructure, Machine Learning model training, and serving platforms on client devices
  • Experience with SLM models and running different ML models on client-side environments

Responsibilities

  • Architecting, building and maintaining robust, large-scale distributed systems to support the entire ML pipeline on the client side, including data collection, feature engineering, model training, model evaluation, model deployment, and real-time serving
  • Developing functional specifications, assess task requirements and scheduling, and actively participate in the development, debugging, and support of client-side ML solutions
  • Solving complex real-world business problems by working closely with various stakeholders, including data scientists, product management, and product engineering teams
  • Developing, implementing, and optimizing C/C++ code for the efficient execution of machine learning models on client side or server side depending on the use case
  • Integrating and running various machine learning models on client platforms, ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization

Skills

Machine Learning
Distributed Systems
Data Collection
Feature Engineering
Model Training
Model Evaluation
ML Pipeline
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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