Staff Backend Engineer
Description For Staff Backend Engineer
Zscaler, a NASDAQ-listed company founded in 2007, operates the world's largest security cloud platform, serving thousands of enterprise customers including 40% of Fortune 500 companies. As a Staff Backend Engineer, you'll join a pioneering team that has secured over 100 patents and serves more than 15 million users across 185 countries.
The role focuses on integrating and managing distributed ML models while optimizing performance in hybrid environments. You'll be responsible for architecting APIs and microservices, ensuring robust security measures, and enhancing system observability. Working closely with ML engineers, DevOps, and security teams, you'll contribute to streamlining deployment and monitoring across multiple cloud environments.
Zscaler offers a comprehensive benefits package 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. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $122,500 to $175,000 USD base salary.
This hybrid role (3 days in office) is based in San Jose, CA, reporting to the VP. You'll be part of a dynamic team that continues to innovate and expand globally. If you're passionate about cloud security, distributed systems, and want to make a significant impact in an industry-leading company, this role offers an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to organizational security worldwide.
Responsibilities For Staff Backend Engineer
- Integrate & manage distributed ML models and inference services while optimizing performance across hybrid environments
- Architect & optimize APIs and micro services for seamless interaction between cloud-based and on-premise ML models
- Implement robust authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms for sensitive AI and customer data
- Collaborate with ML engineers, DevOps, and security teams to streamline deployment and monitoring
- Build logging, monitoring, and tracing systems to ensure reliability across cloud and on-premise installations
Requirements For Staff Backend Engineer
- 6+ years experience as a Backend Engineer with focus on distributed ML model inference
- Deep understanding of optimizing latency, throughput, and resource utilization for AI workloads
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
- Proficiency in Java
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
Benefits For Staff Backend Engineer
- Various health plans
- Vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks
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