Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

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Zscaler

Zscaler

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-based cybersecurity solutions for enterprises

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$105k - $150kAnnually

+ Commission + Bonus + Equity

Senior

San Jose, CA, USA

Hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in-office presence.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
TCP/IP
REST APIs
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 3+ years of software development experience.
  • Familiarity with Programming in C.
  • Knowledge of software development on Unix/ Linux systems.
  • Handling of REST APIs.
  • Understanding of L4-L7 network model, TCP/IP networking stack.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition, design, through implementation and test.
  • Develop functional specifications, assess task requirements and scheduling, and participate in the development, debug, and support.
  • Work on design and code components of a large-scale distributed system with a keen sense for high performance and scalability, troubleshooting issues with a hawkish acumen.
  • Partner with other feature teams, Operations and Support (when needed) to help keep a healthy cloud and happy customer and at the end of the day – display accountability of areas assigned to you.
Desired Qualifications
  • Software design, profiling, and verification skills.
  • Programming in Rust or Go.
  • Good in fundamentals - Operating System concepts, Event-based programming, Multi-threading, Memory optimization, Fault Tolerance, good debugging and troubleshooting skills.

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

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zscaler's FY/25 guidance was revised upward, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The partnership with Bharti Airtel enhances Zscaler's zero-trust architecture offerings.
  • Zscaler's hiring of government experts strengthens its position in the public sector.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging cybersecurity firms may erode Zscaler's market share.
  • Economic downturns could impact Zscaler's subscription-based revenue model.
  • The retirement of CFO Mr. Canessa may lead to financial instability.

What makes Zscaler unique

  • Zscaler offers a 100% cloud-based security platform, eliminating on-premise hardware needs.
  • The company is a Gartner magic quadrant leader 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