Sr. Architect, AI Engineering

37 Minutes ago • All levels • $231,000 PA - $330,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Architect, AI Engineering to lead the technical strategy for AI solutions in cloud-native security. This role involves designing, training, and deploying advanced deep learning and multimodal AI models for threat and anomaly detection, optimizing them for performance and scalability. The architect will build AI-driven solutions for critical cloud security use cases, partner with product and engineering teams, and represent Zscaler as an expert in AI for cloud security, influencing product strategy and mentoring global teams.
Must have:
  • Define, architect, and lead the technical strategy for end-to-end AI solutions for cloud security.
  • Design, train, and deploy advanced deep learning and multimodal AI models for threat and anomaly detection.
  • Build and implement AI-driven solutions for critical cloud security use cases.
  • Partner with product, engineering, and research teams to integrate AI innovation.
  • Represent the company as a recognized expert in AI for cloud security.
  • Ph.D. or equivalent experience in AI/ML, Computer Science, deep learning, multimodal models, or security applications.
  • Proven track record of delivering and optimizing large-scale AI systems in production.
  • Deep expertise in major deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and distributed cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Experience with MLOps and observability tools.
  • Strong working knowledge of critical cloud security domains (IAM, workload protection, network security, threat intelligence).
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Good to have:
  • Deep expertise in applying Large Language Models (LLMs) and multimodal foundation models to cybersecurity use cases.
  • Familiarity with cutting-edge security and privacy technologies for AI, including confidential computing, secure enclaves, and privacy-preserving machine learning.
  • Demonstrated industry influence through open-source contributions, recognized publications, patents, or thought leadership in AI or security.
Perks:
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Architect, AI Engineering that would report into our Senior Director, Engineering (Emerging Tech). You will play a pivotal role in shaping how we leverage cutting-edge deep learning and multimodal AI to secure large-scale distributed systems. As a recognized technical leader, you will influence product strategy, mentor teams globally, and deliver innovations that safeguard enterprises in dynamic cloud environments. This is a remote role with the United States. In this position you will:

  • Define, architect, and lead the technical strategy for end-to-end AI solutions that detect, prevent, and mitigate security risks in cloud-native environments, including proactively addressing emerging threats like Agentic AI.
  • Design, train, and deploy advanced deep learning and multimodal AI models for threat and anomaly detection, optimizing them for performance, scalability, and low-latency inference in production.
  • Build and implement AI-driven solutions for critical cloud security use cases, such as intrusion detection, zero-day vulnerability analysis, and real-time attack surface reduction.
  • Partner with product, engineering, and research teams to integrate AI innovation into security products and cultivate internal technical excellence.
  • Represent the company as a recognized expert in AI for cloud security, engaging with strategic customers, conferences, and industry bodies.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Ph.D. or equivalent experience in AI/ML, Computer Science, or a related field, with a strong focus on deep learning, multimodal models, or security applications.
  • Proven track record of delivering and optimizing large-scale AI systems in production, including hands-on experience with model compression techniques for efficient deployment.
  • Deep expertise in major deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow), deploying models in distributed cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and experience with MLOps and observability tools.
  • Strong working knowledge of critical cloud security domains, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), workload protection, network security, and threat intelligence.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders from executives to global engineering teams.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Deep expertise in applying Large Language Models (LLMs) and multimodal foundation models to cybersecurity use cases.
  • Familiarity with cutting-edge security and privacy technologies for AI, including confidential computing, secure enclaves, and privacy-preserving machine learning.
  • Demonstrated industry influence through open-source contributions, recognized publications, patents, or thought leadership in AI or security.

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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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