Senior Staff Software Engineer (C / Networking / Dataplane)
Zscaler · San Jose, California, USA · $158k–$225k
The role
Zscaler seeks a Senior Staff Software Engineer to design and implement high-performance data path features for load balancing and L7 protocols. The role involves driving complex architectural projects from concept to deployment with full ownership. The position is hybrid in San Jose, CA, reporting to the Senior Director of Software Development Engineering.
- Pay
- $158k–$225k
- Location
- San Jose, California, USA
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 8+ yrs
- Education
- Bachelors
What we know that the posting doesn’t say
- Seen todaystill listed on the employer’s careers page
- Posted 9 days agothe first time we saw it
About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation with a zero trust security platform that protects customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications.
What you would do
- Design and implement Datapath features for Load Balancer, Firewall rules, and L7 protocols
- Apply C programming, data structures, and algorithms to build high-performance systems
- Independently drive moderately complex projects from conception to deployment
- Leverage networking protocol knowledge including DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, and SSL/TLS
- Optimize networking and security applications using Unix or Linux operating systems
Must have
- 8+ years building large-scale commercial networking and security applications
- Proficiency in C or C++ programming languages
- Strong foundational knowledge in data structures and algorithms
- Working experience in Linux, Unix, or similar operating systems
- BS or MS degree in CS/CE or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools
Nice to have
- Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools and workflows
- Advanced knowledge of networking protocols: DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS
What you get
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks
Experience and education
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Key skills
- c
- c++
- networking
- data structures
- algorithms
- linux
- unix
- dns
- http
- tcp/ip
- ssl/tls
- load balancer
- firewall
- l7 protocols
- ai tools
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 locatio…
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