Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer

Zscaler•Santa Clara, CA

2d•$180,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Staff Software Development Engineer specializing in Java and APIs to help advance its Zscaler Client Connector Cloud service and Client Cloud Platform. The role is based in Santa Clara, California, within the Zero Trust Exchange department, and reports to the Sr. Director, Software Engineering. The engineer will help shape Zscaler technology, work closely with the executive team, and lead a team delivering services to the industry. The role focuses on improving the reliability, availability, and scalability of the Zscaler Client Connector Cloud service; making key product architecture decisions; collaborating with architects across product areas on roadmaps; and contributing to a positive team culture. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, use customer-focused judgment, collaborate openly, and build secure, highly scalable architectures. Zscaler seeks someone who actively explores AI tools and new technologies to improve workflows and problem-solving. The listed base pay range is $180,000–$225,000 USD. Zscaler describes its benefits as including health plans, vacation and sick time, parental leave options, retirement options, education reimbursement, and in-office perks. The posting refers candidates to additional information about the company’s hybrid working model but does not specify the workplace type for this role.

Requirements

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, object-oriented programming and analysis (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.
Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving.

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, and knowledge of security services, OAuth, and Privilege Access Management.
Knowledge of React.js.

Responsibilities

Improve the reliability, availability, and scalability of the Zscaler Client Connector Cloud service.
Make key decisions related to product architecture.
Lead a team to drive services into the industry.
Collaborate with architects from other product areas on roadmaps.
Contribute to maintaining a positive team culture.
Apply AI tools and new technologies to enhance workflows and problem-solving.