Senior Software Development Engineer

We're looking for an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer to join our ZPA Datapath team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering you'll be responsible for:

• Developing, implementing and optimizing network applications and protocols using C and Python
• Designing efficient data structures for handling and processing network-related data
• Working within Linux environments to perform system programming, scripting, and troubleshooting
• Analyzing network performance, resolve bottlenecks, and propose optimization solutions
• Collaborating with teams to define requirements, design architectures, and ensure reliable software through testing and debugging.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 3+ years of experience in C programming in a distributed and enterprise-scale environment
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms specifically for network-related data handling and processing
• Expertise in Linux environments, including system-level programming, scripting, and troubleshooting
• Experience with networking protocols and traffic management technologies (e.g. TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, QUIC)
• Strong knowledge in one of the cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in Python programming
• Stay current with industry trends and propose enhancements to improve system reliability, scalability and network efficiency

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

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