Staff Software Development Engineer (Fully Remote)

Zscaler; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer for the Client Connector team, reporting to the Director of Software Development Engineering in the Zero Trust Exchange department.

You will design and implement high-performance networking code in C++ and Rust, build robust foundations across desktop platforms, and work closely with product managers to debug complex network problems while advancing AI-assisted workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on software development in C++.
• 3+ years of Rust coding with systems programming.
• Strong networking experience with tunneling and IPv4/IPv6.
• Familiarity with AI tools to enhance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance networking code in C++ and Rust.
• Build solid, portable foundations across desktop platforms.
• Debug complex network problems and collaborate with product managers.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams and drive ownership.

Skills

C++ development

Rust programming

Networking

Tunneling applications

IPv4/IPv6

AI tools integration

Job description

• Staff Software Development Engineer on the Zscaler Client Connector team, reporting to the Director of Software Development Engineering in the Zero Trust Exchange department.
• Work on a product that protects corporate devices by securely sending traffic to Zscaler's global network for advanced web filtering and Zero Trust policies.

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement high-performance, low-complexity networking code using Rust and platform-native languages & APIs.
• Build solid, testable, well-documented foundations across multiple desktop platforms.
• Debug complex network-related problems and collaborate closely with product managers and cross-functional teams.

Who You Are:

• Thrive in ambiguity and view uncertainty as an opportunity to create meaningful impact.
• Act like an owner with a strong bias for action and balance strategy with hands-on execution.
• Foster high-trust collaboration and bring a positive, 'can-do' spirit to complex challenges.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of hands-on software development in languages like C++ and 3+ years of Rust coding with systems programming.
• Deep experience with networking, tunneling applications, and IPv4/IPv6 transport mechanisms.
• Demonstrated curiosity in AI tools and ability to integrate new technologies to enhance workflows.

Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation with a Zero Trust Exchange platform that securely connects users and protects against cyberattacks. The company's platform spans 200+ data centers, fostering ownership and collaboration.