Staff Software Development Engineer - C,Linux

7 Minutes ago • 7 Years +

Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

Zscaler is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer with 7+ years of experience in C programming and database kernels. This role involves designing, developing, and testing enhancements for the Zscaler nanolog database, including query parsing, planner modules, and new functionalities for metrics-based data stores. Responsibilities also include collecting and streaming logs, optimizing storage and compression, and troubleshooting production cloud issues to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures, and experience building scalable, high-performance software architectures.

Good To Have:

Knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP protocols is preferred
Experience in developing compiler

Must Have:

7+ years of software development experience with expertise in C programming
Strong working experience in database kernels specifically query optimisations
Working knowledge of any Unix system and strong understanding of Algorithms and Data Structures
Good understanding of distributed systems and hands on in developing large, maintainable software product architectures
Experience building scalable systems with a strong understanding of high-performance computing, event-based programming, multi-threading, memory optimisation, fault tolerance

Perks:

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks

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We're looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our Engineering team to contribute as development engineer. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Software Engineering. You'll be responsible for:

Designing, developing and testing enhancements to the zscaler nanolog database and associated services
Developing features in query parsing and planner modules and the new functionalities zscaler query language for metrics based data stores
Collecting log and streaming to 3rd parties, efficient storage and compression algorithms
Troubleshooting issues in zscaler production clouds and profile code and improve the efficiency of hot spots

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

7+ years of software development experience with expertise in C programming
Strong working experience in database kernels specifically query optimisations
Working knowledge of any Unix system and strong understanding of Algorithms and Data Structures
Good understanding of distributed systems and hands on in developing large, maintainable software product architectures
Experience building scalable systems with a strong understanding of high-performance computing, event-based programming, multi-threading, memory optimisation, fault tolerance

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP protocols is preferred
Experience in developing compiler

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