Zscaler · 8 hours ago
Software Architect, Unified Logging Platform
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$206K/yr - $295K/yr
10+ years expZscaler accelerates digital transformation by providing a cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform that protects customers from cyberattacks and data loss. The role involves modernizing the in-house metric and log store database and leading the development of a unified logging platform to meet stringent data residency requirements.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareSecurity
Responsibilities
Collaborating on design and implementation by working closely with engineering teams, writing design documents, leading discussions, and contributing to code reviews
Driving architectural consistency across Zscaler as an active member of the broader architectural community
Leading technical initiatives focused on enhancing capabilities like distributed querying, compute/storage separation, DML/DDL improvements, system modularization, and enabling dynamic workload mobility between hybrid cloud platforms
Synthesizing requirements and validating designs by collaborating with compliance, operations, product management, and customer field teams to refine system functionality
Determining third-party integrations, making decisions on the adoption of external libraries, components, and services
Qualification
Required
B.S.in Computer Science/Engineering with 10+ years of hands-on development and architecture experience
Deep understanding of database architecture, internals, and optimization (e.g., indexing, query planning) paired with strong knowledge of distributed systems (e.g., consensus, sharding, replication)
Advanced skills in native programming languages (C/C++) and experience developing on Linux/Unix, proficient with both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, Elasticsearch) databases
Advanced experience with major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity with big data processing technologies (e.g., Kafka, Hadoop, Spark)
Proven ability to create technical design documents, conduct architectural reviews, drive modular system design, and guide teams with strong execution rigor
Preferred
Experience with the first-party data center designs
Experience with in-memory databases
Understanding of modern big data storage and processing techniques
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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