Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Risk360

Posted on 12/20/2024

Zscaler

Zscaler

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-based cybersecurity and secure gateway 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 by delivering reliable security solutions.

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

  • Zscaler's subscription model provides steady and predictable revenue streams.
  • The company benefits from increased demand for zero-trust architecture solutions.
  • Partnerships with telecom companies expand Zscaler's market reach and customer base.

What critics are saying

  • The retirement of CFO Mr. Canessa may impact financial strategy and stability.
  • Zscaler's share price volatility could affect investor confidence.
  • Intense competition in the cybersecurity market may pressure Zscaler's market position.

What makes Zscaler unique

  • Zscaler offers a 100% cloud-based security platform, eliminating on-premise hardware needs.
  • The company is a leader in Gartner's magic quadrant for secure web gateways.
  • Zscaler's platform inspects all internet traffic, ensuring threats are neutralized pre-network.

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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