Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer
About The Position
Zscaler is seeking a Senior Staff Software Development Engineer specializing in Java and APIs for its Zero Trust Exchange department. Based in Santa Clara, California, the role reports to the Sr. Director, Software Engineering and focuses on advancing the Zscaler Client Connector Cloud service and shaping technology for the Zscaler Client Cloud Platform. The engineer will help lead a team delivering services, work closely with the executive team, and contribute to product architecture and cross-product roadmaps. The role emphasizes improving service reliability, availability, and scalability while supporting Zscaler’s security mission and collaborative culture.
Requirements
- Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a history of integrating new technologies into daily workflows and problem-solving.
- At least 8 years of hands-on application development experience using Java.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar discipline.
- Technical knowledge of Enterprise Java, OOP, OOA, systems architecture, RESTful APIs, Kubernetes, microservices and related frameworks, relational and NoSQL databases, Hibernate, and CI/CD tools and processes.
- Hands-on experience developing and supporting highly scalable cloud-based solutions such as AWS or GCP.
- Experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade security or networking products.
- Hands-on experience with JavaScript and jQuery.
- Knowledge of security, authentication and authorization, and encryption best practices.
Nice To Haves
- Proven ability to use AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency.
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Experience with streaming data processing infrastructure.
- Experience with identity and access management systems such as Okta and SAML protocols.
- Knowledge of security services, OAuth, Privilege Access Management, and React.js.
Responsibilities
- Improve the reliability, availability, and scalability of the Zscaler Client Connector Cloud service.
- Serve as a key decision-maker for product architecture.
- Collaborate with architects from other product areas on roadmaps.
- Lead a team to drive cutting-edge services into the industry.
- Work closely with the executive team.
- Contribute to a positive team culture.
Benefits
- Various health plans.
- Vacation and sick time off plans.
- Parental leave options.
- Retirement options.
- Education reimbursement.
- In-office perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
