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Staff Software Development Engineer - Data Path Team

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As a Staff Software Development Engineer, you'll design and build core components for cloud applications, ensuring optimal browser streaming experiences, while mentoring team members and maintaining service reliability.
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About 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, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, 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 are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our Cloud Browser Isolation/ Data Path Team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering, based in Madrid, you will be working remotely and you'll be responsible for:

  • Owning the definition, design, implementation, testing, delivery, monitoring, and reliability of multiple core components to ensure optimal browser streaming experiences for customers.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to analyze requirements and develop scalable, secure, and extensible technical solutions for cloud applications.
  • Writing high-quality, testable, maintainable, and secure code, while integrating appropriate tests into CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployments.
  • Fostering team growth through mentoring and knowledge sharing, maintaining a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
  • Taking full ownership of deployed services, including on-call responsibilities, to ensure reliability and minimize production incidents.
What We Are Looking For (Minimum Qualifications):
  • 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years dedicated to developing applications for Linux and cloud-based, high-traffic systems.
  • Strong coding skills in C++.
  • API & HTTP Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of RESTful APIs with a solid understanding of the HTTP protocol and request/response lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with technologies such as gRPC or WebSockets.
  • Strong grasp of system design principles, programming fundamentals, and experience with microservice-based and distributed architectures.
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Proficiency in computer graphics libraries (e.g., OpenGL, Vulkan), GPU driver development, Chromium rendering, browser engines, and modern web technologies such as WebAudio, WebGL, or WebAssembly.
  • Expertise in media streaming technologies, low-level networking protocols (TCP, UDP), containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes), and strong coding skills in Rust.
  • Familiarity with automation tools for code quality, testing, and CI/CD pipelines to optimize development and deployment processes.

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At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered 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 characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

Top Skills

C++
Cloud Computing
Docker
Grpc
Kubernetes
Linux
Opengl
Restful Apis
Rust
Vulkan
Webassembly
Webaudio
Webgl
Websockets

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