Staff Software Development Engineer

Zscaler; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various health plans

Time off plans for vacation and sick

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler in Bengaluru is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer to join our hybrid Engineering team. You will build frameworks that test complex products and contribute to tooling that streamlines quality across the development lifecycle.

You will write code that automatically verifies product quality, often more than the developers, and help drive the test strategy in a fast-growing cybersecurity cloud platform.

Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems and networking in cloud environments.
• Hands-on coding in Python or Golang.
• Proven ability to build automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build robust testing frameworks and tools for complex products.
• Design and develop tools impacting the full engineering lifecycle.
• Write high-quality code to automatically verify product quality.

Skills

Distributed systems

Networking fundamentals

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Ambiguity handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Python

Golang

Docker

Kubernetes

OVA

Job description

About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.

We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role

We are looking for a Staff Software Development Engineer to join our Engineering department. This is a hybrid role based in Bangalore, reporting to the Sr. Director, Software Engineering.

You will be responsible for writing the frameworks and tools used to test our products, occupying a unique space that combines the 'building' mindset of software design with the 'breaking' mindset of software test engineering. In this role, you will design and develop wide-reaching tools and write code that automatically verifies product quality, often writing more code than the developers themselves.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Build robust frameworks and tools specifically designed to test complex products
• Design and develop wide-reaching tools that impact the entire engineering lifecycle
• Write high-quality code to automatically verify product quality and ensure seamless performance

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
• You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
• You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
• You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and never stop developing yourself, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.
• You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team.

What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
• 5+ years of experience working on systems or distributed systems with a focus on networking, firewall technologies, and cloud infrastructure
• Hands-on proficiency in Python or Golang
• Foundational knowledge of public cloud computing platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience with virtual environments including Docker, containers, Kubernetes, and OVA
• Proven track record of building automated testing frameworks

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Deep understanding of TCP/IP protocol stack, HTTP, TLS, PKI, and related networking products like DNS, DHCP, VPN, and HA
• Familiarity with security technologies such as firewalls, IPS, and Authentication
• Advanced expertise in software development lifecycles and high-level development automation

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Benefits

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In-office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.

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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered 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 characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

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.