Sr. Staff Software Engineer (C coding / Control Plane)

Posted 12 Days Ago
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San Jose, CA
Hybrid
147K-210K Annually
Expert/Leader
Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Accelerating digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure.
The Role
The Senior Staff Software Development Engineer will develop and maintain components of a large-scale distributed system, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate on operational support to ensure a healthy cloud environment. Responsibilities include managing assigned areas with accountability and engaging in software design and testing.
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About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

Our Engineering team built the world's largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

You will work in the control plane team of “Zscaler Internet Access” (ZIA) product that is working on a scalable product that has redefined how security services are delivered in the cloud. We're looking for an experienced Senior Staff Software Development Engineer to join our Central Authority team. Reporting to the Sr. Director you'll be responsible for:

  • Developing and owning components of a large-scale distributed system.
  • Troubleshooting production issues to insure customer satisfaction.
  • Working with operations and providing support as needed to help keep a healthy cloud.
  • Owning and displaying accountability of areas assigned to you.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • 10+ years of experience in C programming.
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols and services - DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS along with sound knowledge of FreeBSD or any Unix systems internals.
  • Strong in fundamentals - High-performance Computing, Event-based programming, Memory optimization, and Fault Tolerance, along with strong software design, profiling, and verification skills.
  • Proficiency in design/code reviews and writing automatable unit and integration tests.
  • U.S. Citizenship is Required do the nature of the customers assigned to this role.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • BS or MS Degree in Engineering/Computer Science
  • Experience with distributed systems and experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MYSQL is a strong plus.

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Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range

$147,000$210,000 USD

At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

Top Skills

C
Dns
Event-Based Programming
Fault Tolerance
Freebsd
High-Performance Computing
HTTP
Memory Optimization
MySQL
Networking Protocols
Postgres
Ssl/Tls
Tcp/Ip
Unix
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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
6,382 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business. Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

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