Principal Site Reliability Engineer

Operator of the world's largest security cloud, protecting enterprise customers through the AI-powered Zero Trust Exchange platform.
$161,000 - $230,000
Site Reliability
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
8+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For 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 ideal 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, experience with incident response, and proficiency in languages like Python, Golang, Java, or Rust.

Working in a hybrid model at the San Jose office, you'll collaborate with cloud architects, software engineers, and security experts. The position offers competitive compensation ($161,000 - $230,000) and comprehensive benefits including health plans, parental leave, retirement options, and education reimbursement.

Zscaler's culture emphasizes diversity, innovation, and collaboration, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about cloud security and building scalable solutions. The company's commitment to creating an inclusive workplace and its recognition as a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune makes it an attractive destination for top talent in the industry.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Site Reliability Engineer

  • Work with large scale distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and infrastructure as code
  • Support large-scale services, manage high-pressure situations, and participate in on-call rotations
  • Develop and enhance tools for large scale services technologies
  • Diagnose and fix issues by editing code, modifying infrastructure configurations
  • Develop automation tools and optimize services through version-controlled infrastructure-as-code

Requirements For Principal Site Reliability Engineer

Python
Go
Java
Rust
Kubernetes
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • 8-10+ years of relevant experience working in SRE teams
  • Deep understanding of SRE principles, practices, and tools
  • Experience with large scale distributed systems and cloud platforms
  • Experience with incident response including resolving system failures
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experience (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Python, Golang, Java, or Rust (preferred)
  • Experience with Kubernetes on multiple cloud provider platforms (preferred)

Benefits For Principal Site Reliability Engineer

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

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