Senior Staff Software Development Engineer

Zscaler; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Software Development Engineer to enhance their cloud security platform. In this dynamic role, you will design and develop automation test frameworks, ensuring the reliability and resilience of innovative products. Join a collaborative team that thrives on continuous improvement and innovation, where your skills in Python and testing frameworks will contribute to a mission of securing the cloud for enterprises. This position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. If you are passionate about technology and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Time off plans for vacation and sick time

Parental leave options

Retirement options

In-office perks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development/testing experience required.
• Proficient in Python and experience with RESTful APIs essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation test frameworks for Zscaler products.
• Collaborate with teams for continuous delivery of high-quality software.

Skills

Python programming

RESTful APIs

Automation testing

Test frameworks (PyTest)

Cloud-based architectures

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Job description

Senior Staff Software Development Engineer

San Jose, California, USA

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 Staff Software Development Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This role is for San Jose, California with a hybrid environment, three days a week in office. Reporting to the Director Software Engineering, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing automation test frameworks and test suites to test Zscaler products for reliability, scalability and resilience
• Working closely with product managers, developers and engineering teams towards continuous delivery of high-quality software
• Planning and execution of test suites for each release

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Experience working with RESTful APIs
• Proficient in Python programming and test frameworks such as PyTest
• Experience with testing on cloud-based architectures
• 5+ years of software development/testing experience

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• CCNA or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Experience with writing Selenium/Playwright scripts in Python is desirable

Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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

Base Pay Range: $147,000 - $210,000 USD

At Zscaler, we believe in innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs.

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!

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.