Backend Engineer

Operator of the world's largest security cloud, protecting enterprise customers through the AI-powered Zero Trust Exchange platform.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Backend Engineer

Zscaler, a NASDAQ-listed company founded in 2007, is the world's largest security cloud operator serving 40% of Fortune 500 companies. We're seeking a Backend Engineer to join our Information Technology teams, reporting to the Senior Manager of Data Science. This role combines cloud computing, backend development, and machine learning expertise.

The position involves developing scalable cloud services, implementing ML models including LLMs, and managing data pipelines. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies across AWS, GCP, Azure, and Snowflake, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize backend solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of backend development experience, strong knowledge of cloud platforms, and expertise in Python, SQL, and machine learning frameworks. You should be comfortable with modern data stack tools and have experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Zscaler offers a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, parental leave, retirement options, and education reimbursement. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation, making it an ideal environment for talented engineers who want to make an impact in cloud security.

Join us to be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you'll contribute to protecting thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss through our AI-powered Zero Trust Exchange platform.

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Responsibilities For Backend Engineer

  • Develop and deploy scalable cloud services and applications on AWS, GCP, Azure, Snowflake
  • Implement and manage machine learning model deployments
  • Design and maintain ML service infrastructure including data pipelines
  • Work with cross-functional teams to design and optimize backend solutions
  • Ensure system reliability, security, and performance
  • Improve data engineering & analytics engineering practices
  • Collaborate with Data Engineering teams for complex data analysis
  • Design & develop data pipelines
  • Perform code reviews and manage code performance improvements

Requirements For Backend Engineer

Python
Kubernetes
  • 5+ years of experience in backend development
  • Experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, Snowflake or Databricks
  • Proficiency in advanced SQL, Python/Snowpark/PySpark/Scala
  • Hands-on experience in Python with machine learning frameworks
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Knowledge in ML libraries and modern data stack tools

Benefits For Backend Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
Education Budget
  • Various health plans
  • Vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks

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