Zscaler is seeking a Senior Director, Engineering to lead key initiatives for their flagship Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) platform, aiming to accelerate digital transformation and protect customers from cyberattacks and data loss through a cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Computer Science or a related engineering/technical field
- 15+ years of progressive experience in technical engineering roles, including significant experience in a senior leadership capacity
- Deep domain expertise in Secure Web Gateway (SWG), L4-L7 Proxy technologies, distributed systems, and authentication/authorization mechanisms
- Proven experience operating high-performance, large-scale network security platforms within an Agile/CI/CD development lifecycle
- Strong Go-To-Market (GTM) and business analysis skills
- Direct experience leading and managing geographically distributed engineering teams
- A track record of identifying and addressing process or architectural gaps to drive continuous improvement
Responsibilities
- Leading and scaling engineering teams, driving a culture of execution and quality while balancing service stability with feature innovation
- Serving as a strong mentor and coach to develop engineering talent and nurture technical excellence within the organization
- Collaborating closely with product management to define, prioritize, and deliver on the strategic ZIA product roadmap
- Partnering with customer-facing organizations, including support and customer success, to improve service delivery and drive better outcomes
- Evangelizing the ZIA product vision and strategy internally and externally, representing Zscaler engineering at all levels
Other
- Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Hybrid work model, working in a hybrid capacity from the San Jose, CA office 3 days a week
- Reporting to the VP, Engineering
- Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines
- Commitment to equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment
