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Zscaler · 16 hours ago

Sr. Staff Rust Software Engineer

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$154K/yr - $220K/yr
date8+ years exp

Zscaler is a company that accelerates digital transformation and protects customers from cyberattacks through its cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. They are seeking a Senior Staff Rust Developer to join their Zscaler Client Connector team, responsible for developing high-performance networking code and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system functionality.

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Responsibilities

Developing high-performance networking code for multiple desktop platforms using Rust language and platform-native APIs
Improving code quality through building solid, testable, and well-documented software foundations
Designing and implementing major development projects with a focus on scalability, security, and performance
Collaborating with product managers and cross-functional teams to deliver customer-impacting features
Debugging and solving complex network-related problems and enhancing system functionality

Qualification

Rust programmingSystem programmingNetwork programmingC/C++Debugging skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaborationDocumentation

Required

8+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related fields
Deep expertise in Rust programming language and familiarity with lower-level languages such as C/C++
Strong knowledge of system and network programming (e.g. firewalls, VPN's, protocols, TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, QUIC, H/3, proxies, etc.)
Familiarity with system concepts such as virtual memory, multi-threading, and system APIs
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills in both networking and system-level contexts

Preferred

Familiarity with kernel-mode programming, VPN technologies, and strong understanding of security protocols and standards
Experience writing testable, low-complexity code with dependency injection and thorough documentation
Proficiency in additional programming languages like Swift, Python, or comparable technologies

Benefits

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

Company

Zscaler

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Zscaler is a global cloud-based information security company that enables secure digital transformation for mobile and cloud.
dateFounded in 2008
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.zscaler.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.67B
Key Investors
TPG GrowthLightspeed Venture Partners
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-04-23Post Ipo Equity· $22.7M
2018-03-16IPO

Leadership Team

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Jay Chaudhry
CEO, Chairman & Founder
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Hemant Dabke
Area Vice President
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