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Zscaler · 6 hours ago

Sr. Staff Software Engineer

Zscaler 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.

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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

Object-Oriented ProgrammingDistributed SystemsDockerKubernetesCloud PlatformsDevOps AutomationCI/CD PipelinesAI Code-Assistance ToolsAgile MethodologiesProblem-SolvingLeadershipCommunication

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 is a global cloud-based information security company that enables secure digital transformation for mobile and cloud.

H1B Sponsorship

Zscaler has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (164)
2024 (220)
2023 (108)
2022 (144)
2021 (82)
2020 (51)

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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