Principal Software Development Engineer - Rust, LLM, Networking

Zscaler; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to build AI security solutions in Rust. This remote role focuses on architecting a low-latency, high-throughput AI security plane and scalable distributed systems that enhance performance across the stack, including LLM models.

You will lead complex projects, implementing gRPC services and APIs while ensuring the system's efficiency and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive Rust experience required.
• Architect scalable, low-latency AI security plane using Rust.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of a low-latency AI security plane in Rust.
• Build resilient distributed systems spanning the stack and optimize performance.
• Implement gRPC services and APIs with a focus on reliability and scalability.

Skills

Rust

Distributed systems

Performance optimization

API design

Low-latency

Tools

gRPC

LLM integration

Job description

Zscaler is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to build AI security solutions in Rust. This remote role involves architecting scalable systems and optimizing performance, ideal for seasoned engineers with extensive Rust experience.

In this role, you will focus on architecting and developing a low-latency, high-throughput AI security plane using Rust. Your work will involve building resilient and scalable distributed systems that enhance performance across the entire stack, including LLM models.

You will lead complex projects that require collaboration across multiple functions, implementing gRPC services and APIs while ensuring the system's efficiency and reliability. Zscaler emphasizes accountability and urgency, providing an environment that encourages you to maximize your potential.