Principal Software Engineer - Intelligent Data PlatformZscaler accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world's largest in-line cloud security platform.We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world's hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era?
Join us at Zscaler.We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer - Intelligent Data Platform to join our team. This is a hybrid role (in office, minimum 3 days per week in Santa Clara, CA), reporting to the Director, Software Development Engineering in the Cloud Data Platform team. We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer, where your deep understanding of cloud-based data platforms and proven track record in building and scaling high-performance systems will be pivotal. In this role, you will lead the development of our core data platform, shaping its design, implementation, and evolution to meet our dynamic business needs.What You'll Do (Role Expectations)Lead the design, architecture, and development of our multi-tenant, cloud-based data platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutionsPartner closely with product management and stakeholders to align long-term technical strategies with business goals, actively contributing to the product roadmap and translation of requirements into execution plansEvaluate, establish, and optimize engineering processes, agile methodologies, and best practices to enhance development efficiency, delivery speed, and code qualityDrive engineering and operational excellence to ensure 4-9s system availability 24/7 in a full DevOps model, implementing robust solutions for system reliability, fault tolerance, automation, and rapid resolution of customer issuesExplore emerging and cross-provider cloud technologies to keep the platform versatile and leading-edge, while mentoring junior engineers to champion inclusive collaboration and technical excellenceWho You Are (Success Profile)You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action, operating with integrity, and navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.You are a problem-solver. You seek out complex challenges and are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.You are a high-trust collaborator.
You are ambitious for the team, giving and receiving ongoing candor with clarity and respect to build strong trust.You operate with urgency. You deliver high-impact results quickly in a high-growth environment, balancing speed and quality to win for our customers.You are resilient and adaptable. You view change as an opportunity, maintaining composure and focus in high-pressure situations to guide your team through complexity.What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain10+ years of software engineering experience, specializing in building and managing large scale cloud-based data platforms with expertise in distributed systems and data architectureDemonstrated experience driving cross-team technical programs to delivery, including owning design reviews, resolving cross-functional blockers, and producing clear architectural guidanceProficiency in Java or alternatives such as Java, Go, Python, etc. with deep expertise in Rest API, RDBMS, Document Stores, Kubernetes, and DockerBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees and industry certifications are advantageousExperience working with product management and cross-team stakeholders to translate requirements into execution plansWhat Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiencyExperience with monitoring, tracing, and observability tooling and frameworks such as Grafana and PrometheusProficiency in test frameworks and writing test unitsDemonstrated success in mentoring and developing engineering talent.Base Pay Range $185,500 —$265,000 USDAt Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.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 plansTime off plans for vacation and sick timeParental leave optionsRetirement optionsEducation reimbursementIn-office perks, and more!Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered 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 characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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