Principal Product Manager

Zscaler, Inc.; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Zscaler, Inc. in California is seeking a Principal Product Manager to lead the Zero Trust Cloud product line, shaping the roadmap and coordinating with engineering, sales, and marketing to deliver security innovations for public cloud environments.

You will engage with global customers, analyze trends, and build strategic partnerships to accelerate adoption while driving market leadership in cloud security through a hands‑on, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging AI‑driven solutions to optimize outcomes
• 7+ years of product management experience launching and scaling security products for public cloud environments
• Hands-on expertise with major cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI
• Strong foundation in Zero Trust Networking, Public Cloud Networking, Multi‑Cloud Governance, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Threat Protection, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Exceptional collaboration and stakeholder management skills with experience translating complex customer needs into well‑defined product requirements

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap for the Zero Trust Cloud product line, addressing critical customer priorities for public cloud security
• Deliver an intuitive administrator experience that simplifies complex security operations with actionable, data‑driven insights
• Lead high‑impact, cross‑functional collaborations across engineering, sales, and marketing to successfully drive products from concept to market delivery
• Engage with global customers to gather feedback, identify market opportunities, analyze competition, and anticipate emerging trends in public cloud security
• Build strategic public cloud partnerships to align innovation with go‑to‑market strategies, driving accelerated adoption and market leadership

Skills

AI/ML understanding

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI)

Zero Trust / public cloud networking

Stakeholder management

Product roadmap planning

Job description

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

Role

We are looking for a Principal Product Manager to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Director, Product Management in the Product Management department. We built the Zscaler architecture from the ground up as a platform that could extend to new features and services. Our Product Management team takes hold of this massive opportunity to deliver our customers a growing portfolio of never-before‑seen capabilities in threat prevention, visibility, scalability, and business enablement. Join us to make your mark on the planning and product roadmap at the forefront of the world’s cloud security leader.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

Define and execute the product roadmap for the Zero Trust Cloud product line, addressing critical customer priorities for public cloud security

Deliver an intuitive administrator experience that simplifies complex security operations with actionable, data-driven insights

Lead high-impact, cross-functional collaborations across engineering, sales, and marketing to successfully drive products from concept to market delivery

Engage with global customers to gather feedback, identify market opportunities, analyze competition, and anticipate emerging trends in public cloud security

Build strategic public cloud partnerships to align innovation with go-to-market strategies, driving accelerated adoption and market leadership

Who You Are (Success Profile)

Thrive in ambiguity, comfortably building the path as you walk it and viewing dynamic environments as opportunities to construct meaningful solutions.

Operate with a strong ownership mindset, combining a passion for the mission with high integrity and the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands‑on execution.

Demonstrate a proactive, problem‑solving focus, tackling complex challenges head‑on to deliver high‑impact results.

Foster high‑trust collaboration, prioritizing collective success and engaging constructively with feedback to build strong, transparent partnerships.

Maintain a continuous learning growth mindset, actively seeking development opportunities and feedback to enhance team performance and drive purposeful outcomes.

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

7+ years of product management experience with a proven track record of defining, launching, and scaling successful security products for public cloud environments

In‑depth, hands‑on expertise with major cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI

Strong foundation in Zero Trust Networking, Public Cloud Networking, Multi‑Cloud Governance, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Threat Protection, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Exceptional collaboration and stakeholder management skills with experience translating complex customer needs into well‑defined product requirements

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency

Technical background in engineering or software development

Success in leveraging data analysis and UX techniques to optimize user experience

Hands‑on experience managing vendor‑managed (SaaS) and customer‑managed (Virtual Appliance) solutions to meet diverse market needs

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The base salary range listed for this full‑time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range

$171,500 - $245,000 USD

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.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• 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. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

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