Zscaler
Zscaler is hiring a Staff Software Development Engineer – Python Automation + Networking in Bangalore, IND; 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.
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 based in Bangalore or Hyderabad ,India reporting to the Senior Manager, 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)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during the design phase and maintain cloud-based software solutions.
• Test at scale, utilizing coding proficiency in Python to automate testing procedures.
• Take ownership of diagnosing and resolving customer issues, including recreating production issues and providing necessary workarounds for resolution.
• Provide critical insights to the development team to enhance the debug feature of the product.
• Develop and maintain robust and scalable test automation frameworks for our cloud security products.
• Integrate automated APIs into CI/CD systems (Jenkins/GitLab).
Who You Are (Success Profile)
• You are a problem-solver who is energized by finding solutions to complex technical challenges and delivering high-impact outcomes.
• You are customer-obsessed, anchoring your decisions in solving real-world customer issues and championing their needs from start to finish.
• You are a high-trust collaborator who thrives in a team environment, giving and receiving candid feedback to build trust and achieve shared goals.
• You are a learner with a growth mindset, constantly developing your technical skills and actively integrating feedback to improve.
• You operate with urgency and maintain a strong bias for action, delivering high-impact, high-quality results in a dynamic environment.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
• 4+ years of experience building Python-based frameworks (preferably PyTest) for API, protocol, and system tests to drive reliability and coverage across microservices.
• Experience building browser automation (Playwright/Selenium) for BA user journeys; capability to integrate synthetic identities, MFA, and just-in-time privileged access.
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab), implementing shift-left gating, test data provisioning, and parallel execution and experience with Cloud and Kubernetes ecosystems (AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker, Helm, Terraform).
• Hands-on proficiency with HTTP/HTTPS/TLS, certificates, and debugging network flows using tools like tcpdump and Wireshark.
• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your…
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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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Common questions
Is this listing genuine?
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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?
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