Senior Staff Software Engineer

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • DevOps • $147,000 PA - $210,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zscaler seeks a Sr. Staff Software Engineer to manage shared infrastructure automation for US federal, regulated, and sovereign cloud environments. Responsibilities include improving CI/CD security, automating change management, defining DevOps standards, automating new cloud builds, creating delivery mechanisms, and participating in on-call support. This remote role requires expertise in public cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible), Go programming, and large-scale distributed systems. The ideal candidate will possess experience with FedRAMP authorization levels and continuous monitoring.
Must have:
  • 5+ years experience in commercial services development
  • Proficient in IaC tools (Terraform/Ansible)
  • Skilled in Go programming
  • Expertise in large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
Good to have:
  • Experience with FedRAMP authorization levels (IL5/IL6)
  • Experience in continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning
  • Experience with multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure)
Perks:
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement

Job Details

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 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 Sr. Staff Software Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role is a remote position. 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)
  • 5+ years of experience in commercial services development and working with public cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
  • Proficient in Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Ansible and skilled in programming languages such as Go.
  • Expertise in designing, analyzing, and resolving issues in large-scale distributed systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, IT, or an equivalent field.
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience with High/Moderate FedRamp authorization levels (IL5/IL6 is a plus).
  • 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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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 that diversity drives 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. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.

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 proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here.

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.

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Axonius gives customers the confidence to control complexity by mitigating threats, navigating risk, automating response actions, and informing business-level strategy. With solutions for both cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) and SaaS management, Axonius is deployed in minutes and integrates with hundreds of data sources to provide a comprehensive asset inventory, uncover gaps, and automatically validate and enforce policies. Cited as one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity startups, with accolades from CNBC, Forbes, and Fortune, Axonius covers millions of assets, including devices and cloud assets, user accounts, and SaaS applications, for customers around the world. For more, visit Axonius.com.

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