Senior Principal Rust Developer
Posted
$206,500 – $295,000 USD
Tech Stack
RustTokioAsync-StdDistributed SystemsLinuxContainerizationGitCI/CDPerformance OptimizationCC++GoEbpfDpdkKubernetesgRPCProtobufsTcp/IpQuic
Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred
Responsibilities
- Design and build a low-latency, high-throughput data forwarding plane using Rust, leveraging its async/await model for efficient I/O and service-oriented infrastructure.
- Develop distributed, scalable systems with a focus on concurrency, fault tolerance, and messaging.
- Implement and maintain gRPC-based APIs and services to integrate forwarding plane capabilities with control and orchestration layers.
- Optimize system performance through profiling tools across kernel-space and user-space.
- Engage in code reviews, system design discussions, technical documentation, and mentoring junior engineers.
Soft Skills
System DesignCode Review CultureMentoring
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Remote Work
- Tuition Reimbursement
Culture
AI-Forward EnterpriseImpact-OrientedConstructive, Honest DebateHigh-Performing TeamsCustomer-ObsessedCollaborationOwnershipAccountabilityPay Transparency
Requirements
Regions: Us
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About Zscaler
Industry: security
Size: large
Zscaler is an AI-forward cybersecurity enterprise that accelerates digital transformation through its cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $206,500 – $295,000 USD
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