Zscaler is looking to solve the problem of making the cloud a safe place to do business and providing a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users by accelerating digital transformation and protecting thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss.
Requirements
- Expertise in Linux kernel-based networking (L2/L3), Stateful Firewall, Network drivers, QoS, Traffic management, and protocols like VLANs, DHCP, DNS, Tunneling (IPSec, Wireguard, GRE), TLS, and DTLS
- Proficiency in C and Python programming languages, with excellent problem-solving skills for debugging complex data path issues efficiently
- Experience in user space data path technologies such as VPP, DPDK, SR-IOV, NFV, and SDN, along with certifications like FIPS, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, and SOC2 is desired
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is desired
- Expertise in advanced networking, virtualization, and security solutions is preferred
Responsibilities
- Designing, developing, and optimizing the system, including networking and security features, to support high-performance applications
- Ensuring federal certifications such as FIPS, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, and SOC2 compliance
- Creating design and functional specification documents while performing unit testing and automation to ensure quality
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system-related issues, optimize system performance, and innovate features to expand system capabilities
- Applying strong software design principles to deliver reliable, scalable, and impactful product improvements
Other
- Bachelor's or Master's (preferred) degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 8+ years of experience in system engineering focused on designing and optimizing system infrastructure for high-performance networking and security applications
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Travel requirements not specified, but the role is hybrid and based in the San Jose, CA office three days a week
- Zscaler offers various health plans, time off plans for vacation and sick time, parental leave options, retirement options, education reimbursement, and in-office perks
- Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules
