Zscaler

Staff Software Development Engineer

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Software DevelopmentIndustries

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world, including 45% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.

Our Engineering team built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer to join our Engineering team and work in a remote capacity. In this role, you will be reporting to the Director, Site Reliability Engineering who is Netherlands based, and be responsible for:

  • Designing, developing, deploying and operating of shared platform services that power all Zscaler products (for example, Kafka, Postgres, Certificate Management, DNS Management, Feature Exposure and other)
  • Automating CI/CD pipeline generation and integrate with change management system
  • Developing cross-cloud portable IaC layer capable of supporting Zscaler workloads
  • Defining and enforcing DevOps standards, best practices, and procedures across the engineering team
  • Automating the build-out of new Zscaler clouds and creating delivery mechanisms for operational collateral as well as participating in on-call rotation to support a highly available engineering platform

What We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in developing commercial services using the Go programming language and associated frameworks and runtimes.
  • 5+ years of public cloud development and operation experience (AWS, GCP or Azure)
  • Expertise in designing, building, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience with multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure) and both relational and non-relational databases for microservices

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Our Commitment to You

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Benefits

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy stan

Skills

Software Development
Platform Services
Kafka
Cloud Security
SASE
SSE
Zero Trust
Site Reliability Engineering

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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