Principal Software Engineer (ZDX Platform Engineering)

5 Months ago • 10 Years + • DevOps • $175,000 PA - $250,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zscaler seeks an experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead technical initiatives in ZDX Data & AI. Responsibilities include architecting and building robust, scalable, and efficient distributed systems using an Automation-First, User-Centric, and Resilience-Oriented approach. This role requires leveraging cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), Kubernetes, and deep understanding of the TCP/IP stack and Linux. The engineer will design, deploy, and manage containerized applications, ensuring security and high availability. The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of platform engineering experience in large-scale production environments and expertise in at least one language (Go, Python, or Java).
Must have:
  • 10+ years platform engineering experience
  • Expertise in Go, Python, or Java
  • Proficiency in Kubernetes and its ecosystem
  • Strong AWS/Azure cloud experience
  • Deep understanding of TCP/IP stack and Linux
Good to have:
  • Experience with Terraform or Pulumi
  • Familiarity with databases (SQL & NoSQL)
  • Knowledge of federal IT standards (NIST, FedRAMP)
Perks:
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks

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 are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead and shape our technical initiatives in ZDX Data & AI. Reporting to the Director of Platform Engineering, you will play a critical role in driving innovation and efficiency across our platform by designing and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient systems. In this role you will:

  • Architect and build robust, scalable, and efficient distributed systems with a focus on an Automation-First, User-Centric, and Resilience-Oriented approach.
  • Leverage your deep knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure to design and optimize cloud-native solutions.
  • Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and it's ecosystem, ensuring security, high availability, and performance.
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of the modern TCP/IP stack and manage systems running on Linux.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications):

  • 10+ years of experience in platform engineering with a focus on distributed systems and large-scale production environments.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language: Go, Python, or Java as well as hands-on experience with cloud providers such as AWS or Azure.
  • Strong expertise in Kubernetes, its associated tools, and ecosystems; particularly in Linux-based environments.
  • Solid understanding of networking protocols, secure network architectures, and advanced Linux-based systems expertise.
  • Familiarity with complex system architectures, design patterns, and tradeoffs.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Pulumi.
  • Experience building platforms with a focus on user experience for developers.
  • Familiarity with databases, storage solutions & query engines, both SQL and NoSQL. As well as familiarity with federal IT standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP ).

This role will be based in our San Jose, CA office (hybrid, 3 days per week in office).

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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
$175,000$250,000 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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