Zscaler · 23 hours ago
Staff Software Development Engineer
San Jose, California, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $185K/yr
6+ years expZscaler is a company focused on accelerating digital transformation through its cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform. They are seeking a Staff Development Engineer to design and optimize systems for high-performance applications, ensuring compliance with federal certifications and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareSecurity
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize the system, including networking and security features, to support high-performance applications
Ensure federal certifications such as FIPS, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, and SOC2 compliance
Create design and functional specification documents while performing unit testing and automation to ensure quality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system-related issues, optimize system performance, and innovate features
Apply strong software design principles to deliver reliable, scalable, and impactful product improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's (preferred) degree in Computer Science or a related field with 6+ years of experience in system engineering for high-performance networking and security applications
Expertise in Linux kernel-based networking (L2/L3), Stateful Firewall, Network drivers, QoS, Traffic management, and protocols like VLANs, DHCP, DNS, and Tunneling
Proficiency in C and Python programming languages with strong problem-solving skills for debugging complex data path issues
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve system-related issues
Solid understanding of high-performance networking and security infrastructure required for efficient and scalable systems design
Preferred
Experience in user space data path technologies such as VPP, DPDK, SR-IOV, NFV, and SDN, along with federal certification knowledge
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms like AWS or Azure and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Advanced expertise in virtualization and security solutions
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
Zscaler is a global cloud-based information security company that enables secure digital transformation for mobile and cloud.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.67BKey Investors
TPG GrowthLightspeed Venture Partners
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-04-23Post Ipo Equity· $22.7M
2018-03-16IPO
Leadership Team
Jay Chaudhry
CEO, Chairman & Founder
Hemant Dabke
Area Vice President
Recent News
2026-01-09
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