Full-Time

Software Architect

Full Stack Java

Posted on 10/9/2024

Zscaler

Zscaler

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-based internet and web security services

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$192.5k - $275kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Jose, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Java
Requirements
  • You have expert programming skills in Java - coding 50% of the time
  • 15+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on performance and scale
  • You have experience in large-scale distributed architecture and experience working with available products (24/7)
  • You have experience in root cause analysis of performance bottlenecks in lab and production
Responsibilities
  • Proposing scalable design and architecture for features, measure and demonstrate performance gains scientifically and identify scale bottlenecks and proposing solutions with proof of concepts.
  • Influencing engineering leaders across the company to ensure all features will provide meet our long-term scale expectations and guide long-term optimization strategies
  • Providing solutions to improve performance assessment lifecycle in both production and lab
  • Promoting performance best practices through technical presentations at important forums for influencing broader products and author portfolio and program-level documents for Performance and scale that influence broader organization.
  • Assessing the feasibility of technical feature proposals and ensure that projects are cohesive with well-founded, long-term visions

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

2%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zscaler's partnership with Bharti Airtel expands its reach in emerging markets like India.
  • The launch of ZT Segmentation enhances security for branches, factories, and clouds.
  • Adam Geller's appointment as Chief Product Officer aims to drive innovation and growth.

What critics are saying

  • The retirement of CFO Mr. Canessa may cause financial strategy disruptions.
  • Partnership with Bharti Airtel may face execution and integration challenges.
  • Rapid growth could strain resources and lead to operational inefficiencies.

What makes Zscaler unique

  • Zscaler offers a cloud-based Security as a Service platform, unlike traditional hardware solutions.
  • The company is a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for secure web gateways.
  • Zscaler's multi-tenant cloud platform operates in over 100 data centers globally.

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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

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