Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Risk360

Posted on 12/20/2024

Zscaler

Zscaler

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-based cybersecurity and security services

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$122.5k - $175kAnnually

Senior

San Jose, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Alpharetta, GA, USA

Hybrid role based in San Jose, CA or Alpharetta, GA.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
JUnit
SQL
Java
AWS
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, Distributed Computing, as well as SQL, including query planning and optimizing queries to analyze and improve performance.
  • Experience in cloud infrastructure services on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • BS in Computer Science or related field.
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop data processing pipelines to handle data ingestion, transformation, and analysis to derive actionable insights for risk quantification.
  • Work on product features related to data transformations, enrichment, and analytics.
  • Establish monitoring mechanisms to track the data platform's performance and health and define maintenance procedures to keep it running smoothly. 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 as they adopt cloud and mobile-first strategies.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$148.8M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for zero-trust solutions boosts Zscaler's market potential.
  • Expansion of 5G networks increases the need for Zscaler's tailored security solutions.
  • Increased regulatory focus on data privacy drives demand for Zscaler's comprehensive solutions.

What critics are saying

  • CFO retirement may disrupt financial strategy and cause investor concerns.
  • Partnership with Bharti Airtel may face execution and integration challenges.
  • Rapid share price fluctuations indicate potential volatility and investor uncertainty.

What makes Zscaler unique

  • Zscaler offers a cloud-native security platform, eliminating the need for on-premise hardware.
  • The company is a leader in zero-trust architecture, enhancing secure remote access.
  • Zscaler's platform integrates AI and machine learning for advanced threat detection.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Supportive parental & family leave

On-demand learning & development

Company-sponsored volunteering

Global tuition assistance program

Guilt-free paid time off