Senior Staff Software Development Engineer

Zscaler, a NASDAQ-listed company (ZS) founded in 2007, is the world's largest security cloud operator serving thousands of enterprise customers, including 40% of Fortune 500 companies. The company's mission is to make the cloud a safe and enjoyable place for business operations.

The role is within the control plane team of the "Zscaler Internet Access" (ZIA) product, working on scalable cloud security solutions. As a Senior Staff Software Development Engineer in the Central Authority team, you'll be instrumental in developing and maintaining large-scale distributed systems.

The Engineering team has secured over 100 patents and serves more than 15 million users across 185 countries. You'll join a team of cloud architects, software engineers, and security experts who are pushing the boundaries of cloud security innovation.

Key aspects of the role include developing distributed system components, troubleshooting production issues, collaborating with operations, and taking ownership of assigned areas. The position requires deep expertise in C programming, networking protocols, and Unix systems internals.

Zscaler offers competitive compensation ($147,000 - $210,000 USD base salary), comprehensive benefits including health plans, parental leave, retirement options, and education reimbursement. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, recognized as a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud security technology while contributing to a product that's redefining industry standards. The position requires U.S. citizenship due to the nature of customer assignments.