Principal Software Engineer

Zscaler, a leading cloud security company, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their ZIA Core team. As an automation-driven validation engineer, you'll be responsible for understanding ZIA features, building automation tests, and contributing to test plan creation and execution. You'll work with a team of cloud architects, software engineers, and security experts to enhance services and increase global footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand various features ZIA offers and work towards automation tests
• Build defined strategies at various stages of product development (Design, Code, Unit tests, Functional tests)
• Contribute towards test plan creation, adapt it to automation, automate and execute

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in automation of validation plans and framework enhancements using Python
• Strong skills in Python programming, tools like pyTest, IPerf, HTTPerf, Jmeter etc
• Experience with Linux OS fundamentals, user space application development, shell scripting
• Experience with network protocols at Layer3/Layer4 (MAC, ARP, IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL)
• Experience with Jenkins or Bamboo and knowledge of virtual environments like Docker containers, Kubernetes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of security technologies like firewall, IPS, Authentication, and VPN
• Working knowledge of IP Tables, IP Sets or Windows Filtering Platforms
• BS/MS degree in computer science or related field

Zscaler offers a comprehensive benefits package, including various health plans, time off, parental leave, retirement options, and education reimbursement. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone belongs.

Join Zscaler to be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact on cloud security and digital transformation for enterprises worldwide.