Sr. Software Development Engineer

About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.Here,

impact in your role matters more than title

and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value

constructive, honest debate

we're focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on

customer obsession,

collaboration, ownership and accountability.We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you're enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you're driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.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.

Responsibilities

We're looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our Unified API platform team. Reporting to the Director, you'll be responsible for:

• Delivering a unified API and developer platform for ZScaler products, focusing on standardization, governance, and a seamless developer experience
• Creating and refining API development and integration processes, tools, and methodologies across ZScaler's product portfolio
• Leading the creation of a scalable distributed API platform, ensuring it is highly available, observable, and operable
  

What We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• 5+ years experience in the architecture, design, and development of API frameworks and technologies
• Experience in creating SDKs and designing APIs is required
• Experience with API design standards, best practices and API-first design principles
• Solid background in message brokers, caches, queues, and pub/sub concepts
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Go, Java, C++, Rust, Go, Javascript etc.)
  

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrated ability to work with product managers on external-facing products and roadmap development
• Dynamic collaboration with cross-functional teams and product managers
  

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.

Benefits

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!
  

Learn more about Zscaler's Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.