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Principal Software Engineer (ZDX)

Zscaler, Inc.
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, San Jose
Apr 02, 2025
About Zscaler Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) 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. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Software Engineer to join our ZDX engineering team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the development and delivery of a suite of client-facing and internal applications across the organization. This role is based in our San Jose, CA office and will be a hybrid (3 days a week in office) environment. You will be responsible for: Hands-on design and development of Zscaler ZDX Client, specifically on Mac and iOS platforms Providing technical leadership to the team: responsible for planning, architecture, design and development, operationalization and maintenance of high-volume software applications Collaborating with cross-functional teams and also reviewing and guiding the team on scalable and highly secure architecture that meets current and future business needs - coupled with a culture of innovation and continuous learning Developing and implementing policies and procedures to standardize development across a large team Continuously monitoring and assessing the development roadmap along with product management to recommend initiatives to improve performance, functionality, security, operationalization needs and alignment with the company's future direction. What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) 8+ years of software development experience with programming expertise on C or C++ Experience on client side development (especially networking aspects) on some of these platforms: Mac, iOS. Experience in development of end point side networking like VPN clients will be a plus Solid understanding of networking and network topologies: TCP/IP, http/s, UDP, TLS, PKI and other related protocols and products (DNS, DHCP, VPN, HA, routing and switching) Strong in CS fundamentals: High-performance Computing, Event-based programming, Multi-threading, Memory optimization, Fault Tolerance etc. Have experience with CI/CD and test automation: to deploy the software in an Agile mode and faster deployment through MDM or other related infrastructure What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Prior experience leading teams in the APM, NPM or Digital Experience Monitoring space Strong understanding of network security technologies and knowledge of IPV6 Prior experience working in a startup environment will be a plus #LI-hybrid #LI-AZ2 Zscaler's salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits. Base Pay Range $175,000 — $250,000 USD At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website. 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 standards and guidelines. Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.