Senior Software Development Engineer

Operator of the world's largest security cloud, protecting enterprise customers through the AI-powered Zero Trust Exchange platform.
$105,000 - $150,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Development Engineer

Zscaler, the world's largest cloud security platform operator, is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer for their ZDX team. Founded in 2007, Zscaler serves thousands of enterprise customers, including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, through their AI-powered Zero Trust Exchange platform. The role involves working with cutting-edge cloud security technology, focusing on data transformations, analytics, and real-time processing of large data streams.

As a Senior SDE, you'll be integral to a team that has secured over 100 patents and serves 15+ million users across 185 countries. You'll work in a hybrid environment in San Jose, CA, collaborating with product managers, UX designers, and other engineering teams to build and enhance the platform's capabilities. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $105,000 to $150,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of experience in Java development, distributed computing, and microservices architecture. You'll need expertise in real-time data analysis, CI/CD systems, and metrics-driven development. Knowledge of Kubernetes and NoSQL databases is a plus. This role offers an opportunity to impact global cloud security while working with some of the industry's brightest minds in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Zscaler's culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and innovation, making it a Best Workplace in Technology. You'll join a team that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and meaningful contribution to enterprise security worldwide. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including health plans, parental leave, retirement options, and education reimbursement, demonstrating their commitment to employee well-being and professional growth.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Development Engineer

  • Work on product features related to data transformations, enrichment and analytics
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
  • Participate in code reviews to uphold quality and best practices
  • Partner with product managers, UX designers and other backend teams
  • Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers

Requirements For Senior Software Development Engineer

Java
Kubernetes
  • 3+ years of software development experience in core Java, concurrency, and distributed computing
  • Experience in real-time analysis of large volumes of streaming data
  • Experience with CI & CD systems such as Jenkins or Bamboo
  • Experience developing micro services and REST API's using Spring Boot
  • Experience writing unit tests, stubs, mocks in a TDD environment
  • Metrics driven development experience with systems like Grafana, Prometheus

Benefits For Senior Software Development 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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