Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer
About The Position
Zscaler is seeking a Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer (Datapath) to expand the capabilities of its datapath technology and add essential features and functionality to core systems. The role focuses on scalable, high-performance, robust software design and is based in a hybrid capacity, with a minimum of three days per week in the Santa Clara, California office. The position reports to the Senior Manager Software Development Engineering in the Engineering department. The engineer will define software design specifications, implement code using test-driven methodology, improve existing code, and resolve complex customer issues. They will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and Product Management, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. The role calls for an owner-minded, collaborative problem-solver who can work effectively amid ambiguity and is committed to learning and feedback.
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within the functional domain.
- At least 7 years of experience developing large-scale cloud networking and security applications.
- Expertise in software design and programming in C/C++, Go, or Python.
- Deep knowledge of networking protocols and services such as DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, and SSL/TLS; understanding of firewall policy enforcement is ideal.
- Proven experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP networking components, including transit gateway, IGW, NATGW, NACL, security groups, GWLB, ILB, and Route53.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP database services, PubSub mechanisms, and SDKs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leveraging AI/ML technologies to optimize network datapath efficiency, automate routing performance, or improve intelligent threat-detection features.
- Familiarity or direct experience developing security Firewall features.
- Prior experience building solutions for Software as a Service platforms and leveraging cloud-native infrastructure services.
Responsibilities
- Define software design specifications and implement bug-free code using test-driven methodology.
- Identify opportunities to refactor existing code for maintainability and reusability.
- Own the resolution of complex customer issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including security, UI, platform, analytics, and quality assurance.
- Partner with Product Management to drive detailed product requirements.
- Lead and mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance and assisting with development details.
Benefits
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- 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
Education Level
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