Zscaler
Sr. Staff Software Engineer - ZTW Branch
Zscaler, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
About Zscaler
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so that customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange is the company’s cloud-native platform that protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
With more than 10 years of experience developing, operating, and scaling the cloud, Zscaler serves thousands of enterprise customers around the world, including 450 of the Forbes Global 2000 organizations. In addition to protecting customers from damaging threats, such as ransomware and data exfiltration, it helps them slash costs, reduce complexity, and improve the user experience by eliminating stacks of latency-creating gateway appliances.
Zscaler 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. Zscaler’s purpose-built security platform puts a company’s defenses and controls where the connections occur—the internet—so that every connection is fast and secure, no matter how or where users connect or where their applications and workloads reside.
Job Description
As a Sr. Staff Software Engineer - ZTW Branch, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing and enhancing functionality for ZScaler Branch Connector applications. Branch Connector provides Zero Trust Security for users and application traffic originating from a remote branch to internet, cloud or another remote branch or data center.
Responsibilities
Partner with Product Management to drive detailed product requirementsDefine software design specifications, task breakdown and estimation, and implement bug free code with unit test automationLook for opportunities to refactor existing code in the interests of maintainability and reusabilityCollaborate closely with other cross functional engineering teams (security, UI, platform, analytics and quality assurance) as a subject matter expert.Diagnose complex customer issues and take ownership of issue resolution
Qualifications
BS or MS degree in CS/CE or equivalent is requiredMinimum 10 years software development experience in building large-scale commercial networking and security applicationsMust have strong hands-on programming in C language and in depth knowledge in Data-Structures and Algorithms. Python/Golang is a plus.Strong knowledge of networking protocols and services - DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL/TLSMust have experience with data plane traffic forwarding and working experience in the security domain with exposure to technologies like firewall, IPS, Authentication and VPN/IPSec.Good Unix/Linux kernel system knowledgeMust have good working experience in virtual appliance platforms such as ESXi Hypervisor or KVM infra.Prior experience in SD-WAN solutions is a plus.Strong software design concepts - HA, failover redundancy, load balancing, optimizing for scale and performanceWorking knowledge of Terraform templates, Unix shell scripting and CI/CD platforms.Effective communication skillsMust be a strong team player and able to work independently, and also mentor and guide junior engineers.
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
$136,500 — $195,000 USD
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.
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Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so that customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange is the company’s cloud-native platform that protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
With more than 10 years of experience developing, operating, and scaling the cloud, Zscaler serves thousands of enterprise customers around the world, including 450 of the Forbes Global 2000 organizations. In addition to protecting customers from damaging threats, such as ransomware and data exfiltration, it helps them slash costs, reduce complexity, and improve the user experience by eliminating stacks of latency-creating gateway appliances.
Zscaler 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. Zscaler’s purpose-built security platform puts a company’s defenses and controls where the connections occur—the internet—so that every connection is fast and secure, no matter how or where users connect or where their applications and workloads reside.
Job Description
As a Sr. Staff Software Engineer - ZTW Branch, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing and enhancing functionality for ZScaler Branch Connector applications. Branch Connector provides Zero Trust Security for users and application traffic originating from a remote branch to internet, cloud or another remote branch or data center.
Responsibilities
Partner with Product Management to drive detailed product requirementsDefine software design specifications, task breakdown and estimation, and implement bug free code with unit test automationLook for opportunities to refactor existing code in the interests of maintainability and reusabilityCollaborate closely with other cross functional engineering teams (security, UI, platform, analytics and quality assurance) as a subject matter expert.Diagnose complex customer issues and take ownership of issue resolution
Qualifications
BS or MS degree in CS/CE or equivalent is requiredMinimum 10 years software development experience in building large-scale commercial networking and security applicationsMust have strong hands-on programming in C language and in depth knowledge in Data-Structures and Algorithms. Python/Golang is a plus.Strong knowledge of networking protocols and services - DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL/TLSMust have experience with data plane traffic forwarding and working experience in the security domain with exposure to technologies like firewall, IPS, Authentication and VPN/IPSec.Good Unix/Linux kernel system knowledgeMust have good working experience in virtual appliance platforms such as ESXi Hypervisor or KVM infra.Prior experience in SD-WAN solutions is a plus.Strong software design concepts - HA, failover redundancy, load balancing, optimizing for scale and performanceWorking knowledge of Terraform templates, Unix shell scripting and CI/CD platforms.Effective communication skillsMust be a strong team player and able to work independently, and also mentor and guide junior engineers.
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
$136,500 — $195,000 USD
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.
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