Principal Site Reliability Engineer

Zscaler, the world's largest cloud security platform operator, is seeking a Principal Site Reliability Engineer to join their Engineering Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud security technology that serves thousands of enterprise customers, including 40% of Fortune 500 companies. The position involves working with large-scale distributed systems across major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and requires expertise in infrastructure as code.

The successful candidate will be part of a team that has secured over 100 patents and continues to innovate in cloud security. You'll be responsible for supporting mission-critical production services, developing automation tools, and ensuring high system reliability. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in high-pressure situations.

This hybrid position, based in San Jose, CA, offers a competitive salary range of $161,000 - $230,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits including health plans, retirement options, and education reimbursement. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, having been named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune.

Working at Zscaler means joining a team of cloud architects, software engineers, and security experts who are enabling organizations worldwide to embrace cloud-first strategies. The company's multitenant architecture serves more than 15 million users across 185 countries, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about large-scale system reliability and security.

The role requires 8-10+ years of relevant SRE experience, deep understanding of SRE principles, and expertise in cloud platforms. Knowledge of Python, Golang, Java, or Rust, along with Kubernetes experience, will make candidates stand out. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to contribute to building and innovating for the greater good.