Principal Software Development Engineer

Posted

ZscalerSan Jose, California, USAHybridfull_timeprincipal

$182,000 – $260,000 USD

Tech Stack

Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize system, networking, and security features for high-performance applications.
  • Ensure compliance with federal certifications such as FIPS, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, and SOC2.
  • Create design and functional specification documents, perform unit testing, and automation to ensure quality.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system-related issues, optimize performance, and innovate features.
  • Apply strong software design principles and troubleshooting expertise to deliver scalable, resilient, and impactful improvements to Zscaler's Zero Trust Security Services.

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Retirement Options
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Culture

AI-First EnterpriseImpact-OrientedConstructive, Honest DebateHigh-Performing TeamsCustomer-ObsessedCross-Functional CollaborationOwnershipAccountabilitySustainable PaceWork-Life BalanceGrowth MindsetInclusive HiringPay Transparency

Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Regions: Us

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