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Zscaler is seeking a Senior Staff Software Development Engineer to join its Engineering team in Bangalore on a hybrid basis. You will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers to design, build, and deliver innovative zero-trust cybersecurity products as part of the world's largest cloud security platform. The role reports to a Senior Manager and involves working on the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform, which protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications globally.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with engineers to design, build, and deliver zero-trust cybersecurity products
- Writing production-quality code in C and C++ for Linux-based systems
- Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues in complex distributed systems
- Contributing to an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence
You should thrive in ambiguity, act like an owner with a fierce passion for the mission, and demonstrate a strong bias for action. You are a natural problem-solver who runs toward challenges and remains laser-focused on finding innovative solutions. You are a high-trust collaborator ambitious for the team's success, embracing a culture of candor, clarity, and mutual respect. You are a lifelong learner with a growth mindset, consistently seeking feedback to develop yourself and elevate teammates.
Zscaler is committed to building a team that reflects the communities it serves and fosters an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives. The company offers comprehensive benefits including various health plans, time off for vacation and sick time, parental leave, retirement options, education reimbursement, and in-office perks.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions within your functional domain
- 8+ years of software development experience with fluency in C and C++
- Demonstrated expertise in Linux/Unix kernel development
- Strong understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP RFCs and the Linux kernel networking stack
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and Linux namespaces
- Hands-on experience with unit testing and mocking frameworks like Google Test or JUnit
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience leveraging AI/ML models to automate identity threat detection, optimize access management policies, or enhance cloud security operations
- Knowledge of Windows Installer packaging and tools such as WiX and experience writing Windows Filtering Platform (WFP)
- Knowledge of Linux distributions and package formats
