Hybrid API Platform Engineering Leader - Developer Tools

Zscaler; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various health plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler in San Jose, CA is seeking a Sr. Engineering Manager for their API Platform. This hybrid position involves leading the vision for the platform, managing senior engineers, and collaborating with product management to enhance efficiency and scalability. A successful candidate will have 8+ years of experience in engineering leadership and a strong background in API development.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $182,000 to $260,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health plans, parental leave, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as an engineering leader managing technical teams.
• 10+ years of overall software engineering experience.
• Hands-on proficiency in designing APIs and SDKs for containerized environments.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision and roadmap for the API Platform.
• Oversee the standardization, design, and governance of APIs.
• Manage and coach a team of Senior Staff Engineers.
• Ensure the delivery of microservices and developer tooling.
• Work closely with Product Management and Security.

Skills

Leadership

API Development

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Java

Go

JavaScript

Job description

Zscaler in San Jose, CA is seeking a Sr. Engineering Manager for their API Platform. This hybrid position involves leading the vision for the platform, managing senior engineers, and collaborating with product management to enhance efficiency and scalability. A successful candidate will have 8+ years of experience in engineering leadership and a strong background in API development.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $182,000 to $260,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health plans, parental leave, and retirement options.