[Remote] Staff Software Engineer at Zscaler

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have expert-level experience with Ruby on Rails, Golang, or similar languages. Strong subject matter expertise in public cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), database technologies, and container orchestration is required. Demonstrated capability in shipping high-quality products and features, along with accountability and ownership from concept to launch, is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Engineer will continuously ship quality products by writing well-organized, testable, and scalable code. They will develop and launch new features, provide technical leadership through coaching and mentoring, and identify critical process issues for mitigation. Responsibilities include supporting a complex 24x7 production environment with on-call rotation, collaborating with Product Management on major feature design and implementation, and writing clear documentation.

Skills

Software Engineering

Scalable Code

Testable Code

Feature Development

Product Enhancement

Technical Leadership

Mentoring

Cybersecurity

SASE

SSE

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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