About the job
About Zscaler
Zscaler stands as a trailblazer and esteemed global leader in zero trust security. Trusted by the largest corporations, essential infrastructure entities, and government bodies, Zscaler secures users, branches, applications, data, and devices while expediting digital transformation efforts. With a presence in over 160 data centers worldwide, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform, bolstered by advanced AI, addresses billions of cyber threats and policy breaches daily, unlocking productivity gains for modern enterprises by minimizing costs and complexities.
At Zscaler, the impact of your role is paramount, transcending title, and trust is cultivated through results. We embrace transparency and value constructive, honest discussions—dedicated to swiftly identifying the best ideas. Our objective is to build high-performing teams that can deliver significant impact promptly and with exceptional quality. Our culture emphasizes execution, focusing on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
We advocate for an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to drive acceleration and innovation, empowering our team to realize their full potential. If you are motivated by purpose, excel at tackling complex challenges, and aspire to make a positive global impact, we encourage you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are seeking a Senior Staff Development Engineer to join our Engineering team in a hybrid model based in San Jose, CA, reporting directly to the Director of Software Engineering. You will collaborate with the team that has developed the world’s largest cloud security platform from inception, enabling organizations globally to leverage speed and agility through a cloud-first approach. With over 100 patents and 15 million users across 185 countries, you will contribute your vision to a team of experts committed to enhancing our multitenant architecture and expanding our global presence.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
Design, develop, and optimize systems, including networking and security features, to ensure robust performance and reliability.

