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Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Networking & Datapath at Zscaler · Santa Clara, CA · Joined
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Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Networking & Datapath

Zscaler · Santa Clara, CA · Just now · 0 applicants
NewHybridFull-timeLead
Pay
$180k–$225kListed
Workplace
Hybrid
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead
Team: Cloud Networking & Datapath · Source: jobright · Posted by joined-scrapper

About the role

Zscaler is hiring a senior staff software engineer to expand its datapath technology and deliver core networking and security features, focusing on scalable high-performance design, resolving complex customer issues, and mentoring junior engineers.

What you’ll do

  • Design scalable, high-performance, robust software for core datapath systems
  • Deliver essential features for Zscaler's datapath technology
  • Resolve complex customer issues
  • Collaborate cross-functionally
  • Mentor junior engineers

What you’ll need

  • 7+ years developing large-scale cloud networking and security applications
  • Expertise in software design and programming in C/C++, Go, or Python
  • Deep knowledge of networking protocols and services such as DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, and SSL/TLS, ideally with firewall policy enforcement
  • Proven experience with AWS/Azure/GCP networking components including transit gateway, IGW, NATGW, NACL, security groups, GWLB, ILB, and Route53
  • Hands-on experience with AWS/Azure/GCP database services, PubSub mechanisms, and SDKs
  • Experience leveraging AI/ML technologies to optimize network datapath efficiency, automate routing performance, or improve intelligent threat-detection features

Original job description

Zscaler is hiring a Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer (Datapath) to expand its datapath technology and deliver essential features for its core systems. The role focuses on scalable, high-performance, robust software design, resolving complex customer issues, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring junior engineers.Foundational understanding of…

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