Zscaler
Zscaler is hiring a Senior Staff Software Development Engineer in Bangalore, 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.
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 Senior Staff Software Development Engineer to join our team. This is a hybrid role based in Bangalore,India reporting to the Director, Software Engineering in the Engineering department. You will join the team that built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up, enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy. With more than 100 patents and 15 million users across 185 countries, you will bring your vision to a team of experts dedicated to enhancing our multitenant architecture and global footprint.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
• Designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance network system architecture and security features to support mission-critical applications
• Partnering with Engineering Architects, Product Managers, Solution Architects, and customers to understand complex use cases and review PRDs
• Authoring design and functional specifications while driving unit testing and automation to ensure high product quality
• Collaborating across cross-functional teams to resolve system-level issues, optimize data path performance, and drive feature innovation
• Applying advanced software design principles and troubleshooting expertise to coach junior team members and maintain compliance with federal security certifications
Who You Are (Success Profile)
• You thrive in ambiguity, easily building the path as you walk it and transforming dynamic challenges into meaningful, scalable solutions.
• You act like an owner with a strong bias for action, operating with integrity while moving seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
• You are a problem-solver who is energized by finding solutions to complex technical challenges that drive maximum impact.
• You are a high-trust collaborator who is ambitious for the team, fostering continuous growth through open, candid, and respectful feedback.
• You are a learner with a growth mindset, actively seeking feedback and exploring new technologies to continuously elevate yourself and your partners.
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
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 8+ years of experience in system engineering for high-performance networking
• Expertise in Linux kernel-based networking (L2/L3), stateful firewalls, NAT, network drivers, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, PIM), and protocols like VLANs, DHCP, DNS, SSL, DTLS, QUIC, IPsec, GRE, and WireGuard
• Proficiency in Go and Python programming languages with strong problem-solving skills for debugging complex data path issues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to design scalable systems effectively in a…
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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.
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Before you apply
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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.
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Common questions
Is this listing genuine?
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How current is it?
This listing was published on 2026-09-16 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?
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