Staff Software Development Engineer

Zscaler; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various health plans

Time off plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in Bangalore to enhance their cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. The role emphasizes system-level optimization, public cloud infrastructure, and effective automation through scripting.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of C programming experience and is proficient in Python or Shell scripting, with a solid foundation in Linux/FreeBSD systems.

They also seek individuals who thrive in ambiguity and have a growth mindset. Benefits include various health plans and parental leave options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in C programming with a strong understanding of optimization principles.
• Hands-on experience with Python and/or Shell scripting.
• Solid understanding of Linux/FreeBSD-based operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for Linux/FreeBSD systems focusing on system-level optimization.
• Create and manage VM images on public cloud platforms.
• Write automation scripts for infrastructure tasks.

Skills

C programming

Python

Shell scripting

Linux/FreeBSD systems

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Overview

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.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We value constructive, honest debate and high‑performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality.

Role

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team. This is a hybrid role based in Bangalore, reporting to the Director, Software Engineering in the Engineering department. In this role, you will contribute as a development engineer focusing on system‑level optimization, public cloud infrastructure, and core software development. You will drive efficiency by writing automation scripts, analyzing system performance, and resolving complex application‑level issues in a collaborative engineering environment.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Work with Linux/FreeBSD‑based systems for software development, including configuration and scripting for system‑level optimization
• Proficiently work with public cloud platforms AWS, Azure, and GCP, creating and exporting VM images
• Write and maintain automation scripts with Python or Shell for infrastructure tasks, system monitoring, and cloud‑based workloads
• Performance profiling to analyze system performance and identify and troubleshoot bottlenecks in resource utilization
• Collaborate with senior engineers to understand, debug, and resolve system and application‑level issues

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity and build the path as you walk it
• You act like an owner, operating with integrity and bias for action
• You are a problem‑solver, focusing on finding solutions to hard problems
• You are a high‑trust collaborator, giving and receiving feedback with candor and respect
• You are a learner, obsessed with your own development and growth mindset

What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI‑driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
• 5+ years of experience in C programming with a strong understanding of its core principles and performance optimization
• Hands‑on experience with Python and/or Shell scripting for automation tasks to improve workflow efficiency
• Solid knowledge of Linux/FreeBSD‑based operating systems, including process management, threading, memory management, and networking
• Proficiency in working with AWS, Azure, and GCP, including tasks like creating VM images, exporting them, and maintaining infrastructure

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience utilizing AI‑powered coding assistants and intelligent observability platforms to automate performance profiling and optimize resource utilization
• Hands‑on experience with database internals, tuning and optimization
• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols, with hands‑on experience translating them into system‑level solutions

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

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, and local laws.

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

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support 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.