Zscaler · 2 days ago
Director, AI Strategy (Engineering Operations)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$206K/yr - $295K/yr
10+ years expZscaler is a leader in cloud security, dedicated to enabling organizations to harness speed and agility through a cloud-first strategy. The Director, AI Strategy will lead the AI strategy and platforms within the Engineering Operations team, focusing on accelerating AI adoption and delivering scalable AI solutions across the R&D organization.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareSecurity
Responsibilities
Owning the centralized AI strategy, roadmap, and governance for R&D, managing use case identification, technology stacks, vendor evaluations, build-vs-buy decisions, and the evolution of the AI operating model
Leading a team of AI/ML developers, analysts, and program managers to deliver scalable AI solutions that improve engineering velocity, quality, and productivity
Architecting and operating the core AI platform layer, including MCP servers, agent frameworks, retrieval pipelines, model access patterns, telemetry, and impact measurement
Running cross-functional AI programs—managing intake, prioritization, business-case development, and delivery—while partnering with DevSecOps, SDLC, Architecture, and Product to embed AI into engineering workflows
Driving real, measurable AI adoption across engineering teams by leading Voice-of-the-Customer programs and change-management initiatives
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML infrastructure, platform engineering, or engineering productivity
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related technical field
Expertise in AI architecture, MCP server patterns, agent orchestration, retrieval systems, and LLM-enabled workflow design
Hands-on experience with GitLab/GitLab Duo, Gemini Code Assist, Windsurf, Cursor, or comparable AI-enhanced development tooling
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering programs and shipping scalable, measurable AI capabilities
Preferred
Master's degree, MBA, or advanced certifications in AI/ML/MLOps
Background in management or technology consulting, driving engineering or AI transformation programs
Experience leading org-wide enablement, VOC programs, and change management for engineering tools or workflow adoption
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
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