Principal Software Development Engineer

Zscaler, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to enhance its cloud security platform. This role involves developing infrastructure automation, improving CI/CD security, and defining DevOps standards. Join a team of experts dedicated to making cloud environments secure and efficient for enterprises globally. With a commitment to collaboration and innovation, this opportunity offers a chance to work on cutting-edge technologies in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about cloud security and want to make an impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Various health plans

Time off plans for vacation and sick time

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial services development.
• Expertise in designing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage shared infrastructure automation for cloud environments.
• Improve security of CI/CD systems and automate change management.

Skills

Commercial Services Development

Public Cloud Experience (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Kubernetes

Designing Distributed Systems

Infrastructure as Code

Programming Languages (Go, Java)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, IT

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world's largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.

Our Engineering team built the world's largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

We're looking for an experienced Principal Software Development Engineer to join our Engineering team. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Engineering, you will:

• Develop and manage shared infrastructure automation for US federal, regulated, and sovereign cloud environments.


• Improve security of CI/CD systems and automate change management processes.


• Define and enforce DevOps standards, best practices, and procedures across the engineering team.


• Automate the build-out of new Zscaler clouds and create delivery mechanisms for operational collateral.


• Participate in on-call rotation to support a highly available engineering platform and ensure compliance with federal guidelines.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, IT, or equivalent.


• 10+ years of commercial services development experience.


• 5+ years of public cloud experience (AWS or GCP or Azure) and Kubernetes.


• Expertise in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.


• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and programming languages like Go, Java.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, patching, and reporting.


• Experience with multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure) and both relational and non-relational databases for microservices.

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

Base Pay Range

$175,000—$250,000 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:

• Various health plans


• Time off plans for vacation and sick time


• Parental leave options


• Retirement options


• Education reimbursement


• In-office perks, and more!

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.

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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.