Principal Software Development Engineer
Posted
$182,000 – $260,000 USD
Tech Stack
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-Obsessed
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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About Zscaler
Industry: cybersecurity
Size: enterprise
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation, leveraging an AI-forward approach and the world's largest security data lake to power its cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform, protecting customers from cyberattacks and data loss.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $182,000 – $260,000 USD