Senior Principal Architect — Layer 7 Security & Proxy

Zscaler, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); Hybride; USD 217 000 - 310 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Zscaler, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an Architect / Senior Principal Software Development Engineer to lead Layer 7 security and proxy architecture for the ZIA platform.

This hybrid role requires guiding architectural decisions, modernizing the code base, and delivering scalable security features across teams. You will collaborate with Product and Engineering to shape solutions, mentor teams, and ensure high‑quality, low‑latency network security software while advancing the ZIA project

Qualifications

• Total 15+ years in networking security software and cloud infra
• Deep understanding of proxies, HTTP/2, QUIC, TLS/DTLS, and SSL proxies
• Proficient in C language
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Responsabilités

• Support and define ZIA proxy architecture and Layer 7 security features
• Provide technical leadership and architectural governance across teams
• Modernize code base, address technical debt, and drive performance

Connaissances

AI/ML awareness

Networking security

Layer 7 architecture

C language

High-throughput networks

Bachelor-degree requirements

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

BSD/Linux

Virtualization

DPDK

Description du poste

Zscaler, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an Architect / Senior Principal Software Development Engineer to lead Layer 7 security and proxy architecture for the ZIA platform.

This hybrid role requires guiding architectural decisions, modernizing the code base, and delivering scalable security features across teams. You will collaborate with Product and Engineering to shape solutions, mentor teams, and ensure high‑quality, low‑latency network security software while advancing the ZIA project