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San Jose, CAAbout Zscaler
Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.
Our Engineering team built the world's largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.
We're looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our API Team. Reporting to the Director, Software Development Engineering, you'll be responsible for:
- Lead the design and implementation of advanced API tooling and frameworks for seamless UI creation and integration with Zscaler's API services.
- Develop client SDKs with easy-to-use interfaces for data binding and UI component integration, utilizing modern UI frameworks and design patterns.
- Improve UI and API integration by leveraging new approaches, such as generative AI, to automate and enhance UI component development.
- Engage in hands-on coding to build tools that enhance developer productivity and streamline the API development process.
- Apply domain-driven design principles and mentor engineering teams on best practices, fostering collaboration with UI/UX engineers to create scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend systems.
What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- Proficiency plus 10+ years of experience in at least one programming language (Go, Java, C++, Rust, Javascript etc.)
- Experience (7+ years) in building frameworks and tooling for API and UI development, with a focus on enhancing developer experience and productivity.
- Experience with API design standards, best practices (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI 3.0, REST, JSON, gRPC, Protobuf), and API-first design principles.
- Proficiency in modern UI design patterns (MVC, MVVP, etc.) and experience with popular front-end frameworks (React, Angular, etc.).
- Work with UI/UX engineers and product managers to align development efforts with user needs and team goals.
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience developing client SDKs and tooling for data binding, UI integration, Authn/Authz, using JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar languages.
- Expertise in API tooling and frameworks supporting rapid UI development, with a focus on integration, automation, and testing.
- Proficiency with domain-driven design (DDD), container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
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At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
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The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.
At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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