Staff Software Development Engineer – Java + Distributed Systems

Full Time

Zscaler

Company
Zscaler
Role
Staff Software Development Engineer – Java + Distributed Systems
Location
Hyderabad, IND
Work arrangement
On-site
Experience level
10+
Compensation
Not published by the employer
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Zscaler is hiring a Staff Software Development Engineer – Java + Distributed Systems in Hyderabad, IND. The salary has not been published by the employer. Everything below comes from the employer’s own posting, with the apply link going directly to their careers portal.

About this role

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™️ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

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We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

Role

We are looking for a Staff Software Development Engineer to join our team. This is a hybrid role, reporting to the Senior Director of Software Engineering in the Engineering department. You will join the Engineering team that built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Understand how to build and operate high scale systems

• Provide service and product wide architectural guidance, and drive impactful technical decisions

• Establish and enforce best practices for coding, testing, observability, and CI/CD pipelines to maintain high-quality, production-ready services

• Drive cross-team collaboration and lead initiatives in performance optimization, reliability improvements, and adoption of new technologies/tools to accelerate feature velocity

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it, viewing dynamic changes as opportunities to create meaningful impact.

• You act like an owner. Your commitment to the mission drives a bias for action, letting you execute strategy while staying highly accountable for outcomes.

• You are a problem-solver. You actively run toward hard challenges, maintaining a laser focus on delivering solutions that yield maximum results.

• You are a high-trust collaborator. You focus on team success over individual ambition, welcoming candid feedback delivered with clarity and respect.

• You are a learner. You possess a relentless growth mindset, continuously seeking out development opportunities to become a better teammate.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving

• 5+ years of experience in Java coding in a highly distributed and enterprise-scale environment with experience in Kafka, Druid, ElasticSearch

• Experience being on-call and dealing with cloud incidents and writing RCAs

• Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services on AWS or Azure

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience building full CI/CD systems leveraging Kubernetes and web service frameworks

• Experience building reliable and extensible data tiers for large-scale web services using Postgres and Redis

• Experience with identity and access management systems like Okta, SAML protocols, and security services knowledge of OAuth

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At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Our Benefits…

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What the pay looks like

Zscaler has not published a salary for this role. That is normal — many employers only discuss pay once you reach the offer stage. Ask the recruiter for the range early so you do not spend weeks on a process that cannot meet your number.

Whatever figure you are quoted is CTC, not take-home. Employer PF, gratuity and any variable component sit inside it. Our in-hand salary calculator converts a CTC figure into a realistic monthly number.

General guidance — applies to any listing

Before you apply

Never pay to apply. No genuine employer charges a registration fee, security deposit or training cost. Any request for money is a scam, without exception.

Apply through the employer’s own domain. The button above points at Zscaler’s careers portal. If you reach this role through a message or email instead, navigate to the company’s site yourself rather than following the link.

Hold back personal documents. Bank details and identity documents belong at the offer stage, confirmed over official company email — never during a chat-app conversation.

Common questions

Is this listing genuine?

Yes. The apply button links to the requisition on Zscaler’s own applicant tracking system, not to a third-party form. TechJobs360 never charges candidates.

How current is it?

This listing was published on 2026-09-17 and is checked against the employer’s portal daily. If Zscaler closes the requisition, the page is withdrawn. Openings can still close between checks, so treat the employer’s own portal as authoritative.

What are the eligibility requirements?

Zscaler lists this as a 10+ role. Exact eligibility — degree, batch year and cut-offs — is set by the employer and stated on the official posting.

How do I apply?

Use the apply button above. It opens Zscaler’s official application form — there is no TechJobs360 step in between and no account needed here.

TechJobs360 is an independent career-information platform and is not the employer for this role. Eligibility, compensation and deadlines are set by Zscaler and can change without notice. Always confirm current details on the official portal before applying. We never charge candidates a fee.



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