Staff Software Engineer (ML)

21 Minutes ago • 6 Years + • $122,500 PA - $175,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zscaler is looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to join their team in San Jose, CA. The role involves integrating and managing distributed ML models, optimizing APIs, ensuring security and compliance, collaborating with various teams, and enhancing observability. The engineer will work on a cloud security platform, focusing on building and scaling systems using distributed ML model inference and optimizing for AI workloads. The position requires strong skills in design, algorithms, cloud services, and containerization technologies. The candidate will report to the VP and work in a hybrid model, being in the office three days a week.
Must have:
  • 6+ years of Backend Engineer experience
  • Experience with distributed ML model inference
  • Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
  • Proficiency in Java
  • Familiarity with cloud services
Good to have:
  • Experience with ML workloads
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science
Perks:
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!

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, 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 Backend Engineer to join our team. This role is based in our San Jose, CA office (hybrid, 3 days a week in office). Reporting to the VP, you will:

  • Integrate & manage distributed ML models and inference services while optimizing performance across hybrid environments.
  • Architect & optimize APIs and micro services to enable seamless interaction between cloud-based and on-premise ML models and proxy software.
  • Ensure security & compliance by implementing robust authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms for sensitive AI and customer data.
  • Collaborate with ML engineers, DevOps, and security teams to streamline deployment, monitoring, and updates of system components deployed across multiple cloud environments and customer premises.
  • Enhance Observability by building logging, monitoring, and tracing systems to ensure reliability across cloud and on-premise installations.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications):

  • 6+ years experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role, with a focus on designing, building, and scaling systems using distributed ML model inference.
  • Deep understanding of optimizing latency, throughput, and resource utilization for AI workloads in distributed systems.
  • Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
  • Proficiency in Java.
  • Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with ML workloads 

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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

$122,500 - $175,000 USD

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

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 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.

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.

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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About The Company

Zscaler enables the world’s leading organizations to securely transform their networks and applications for a mobile and cloud first world. Its flagship services, Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access, create fast, secure connections between users and applications, regardless of device, location, or network. Zscaler services are 100% cloud-delivered and offer the simplicity, enhanced security, and improved user experience that traditional appliances or hybrid solutions are unable to match. Used in more than 185 countries, Zscaler operates the world’s largest cloud security platform, protecting thousands of enterprises and government agencies from cyberattacks and data loss.



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