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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Risk360

Updated on 10/1/2024

Zscaler

Zscaler

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-based cybersecurity and security services

Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$122.5k - $175kAnnually

+ Commission + Bonus + Equity

Senior, Expert

San Jose, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Alpharetta, GA, USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
UI/UX Design
Software Testing
SQL
Java
AWS
REST APIs
Data Analysis
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience working with software development and enterprise data warehouse solutions, with 2+ years of experience writing unit tests, stubs, and mocks in a TDD environment using JUnit, REST Assured, or TestNG.
  • Proficient in Core Java, Concurrency and Distributed Computing.
  • Proficient in SQL, including query planning and optimizing queries to analyze and improve performance.
  • Proficient in cloud infrastructure services on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Responsibilities
  • Technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team, guiding them in best practices and design decisions.
  • Design and development of data processing pipelines to handle data ingestion, transformation, and analysis to derive actionable insights for risk quantification.
  • Product features related to data transformations, enrichment, and analytics.
  • Establishing monitoring mechanisms to track the data platform's performance and health and define maintenance procedures to keep it running smoothly. You will seize every opportunity to refactor code in the interests of maintainability and reusability.
  • Collaborate and work with cross-functional teams including product managers, UX designers, and other backend teams.

Zscaler provides cloud-based information security services, focusing on internet, web, and cloud security. Its platform functions as a secure gateway that inspects all internet traffic between users and applications, ensuring that threats are identified and stopped before they can access a client's network. This service is offered through a subscription model, allowing large enterprises and government organizations to select the level of security that meets their needs. Zscaler differentiates itself from competitors by offering a strong partner program that enhances market reach and provides partners with training and resources. The company's goal is to support secure digital transformation for its clients by delivering reliable security solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$191.4M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

41%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with Nvidia and Google enhance Zscaler's technological capabilities and market positioning.
  • The subscription-based model ensures a steady and predictable revenue stream, supporting long-term financial stability.
  • Recent investments and potential acquisition interest from Broadcom highlight Zscaler's strong market value and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the cybersecurity market is intense, with rivals like Netskope and Palo Alto Networks posing significant threats.
  • Dependence on large enterprise and government clients may expose Zscaler to market fluctuations and budget cuts in these sectors.

What makes Zscaler unique

  • Zscaler's cloud-native security platform offers a seamless and scalable solution for enterprises and government organizations, unlike traditional on-premise security solutions.
  • The company's strong partner program, Zscaler Summit Partner Program, enhances market reach and sales efforts through training, certification, and dedicated resources.
  • Collaborations with tech giants like Nvidia and Google to integrate advanced AI and zero-trust architectures further distinguish Zscaler from its competitors.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Supportive parental & family leave

On-demand learning & development

Company-sponsored volunteering

Global tuition assistance program

Guilt-free paid time off