Zscaler · 14 hours ago
Sr. Staff Software Engineer
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expZscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security, seeking an experienced Sr. Staff Software Engineer to join their Engineering team. The role involves designing and implementing scalable backend services, ensuring code quality, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareSecurity
Responsibilities
Designing and implementing scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs
Ensuring code quality by writing and maintaining unit, integration, and performance tests; monitor, debug, and optimize system performance
Mentoring junior engineers, fostering their growth, and upholding best practices through active participation in code reviews
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions and contribute to Agile/Scrum processes like sprint planning and retrospectives
Participating in on-call rotation to support a highly available engineering platform and ensure compliance with federal guidelines
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience with proficiency coding in a modern Object-Oriented language
Expertise in designing, analyzing, and resolving issues in large-scale distributed systems
Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail for designing robust solutions
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent professional experience), coupled with strong adaptability and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced Agile environment
Preferred
Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, make high-impact technical decisions, and drive initiatives with minimal oversight
Proficiency with one or more AI code-assistance tools (e.g., Windsurf, Cursor, Claude) to accelerate development, refactoring, unit test creation, and troubleshooting
Exposure to DevOps automation workflows and CI/CD pipelines
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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