Zscaler Principal Software Engineer - Intelligent Data Platform at Zscaler leading design and development of a multi-tenant cloud data platform. Drives engineering excellence and mentors junior engineers.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, architecture, and development of our multi-tenant, cloud-based data platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions
Partner closely with product management and stakeholders to align long-term technical strategies with business goals, actively contributing to the product roadmap and translation of requirements into execution plans
Evaluate, establish, and optimize engineering processes, agile methodologies, and best practices to enhance development efficiency, delivery speed, and code quality
Drive engineering and operational excellence to ensure 4-9s system availability 24/7 in a full DevOps model, implementing robust solutions for system reliability, fault tolerance, automation, and rapid resolution of customer issues
Explore emerging and cross-provider cloud technologies to keep the platform versatile and leading-edge, while mentoring junior engineers to champion inclusive collaboration and technical excellence
Qualification
You act like an ownerYou are a problem-solverYou are a high-trust collaboratorYou operate with urgencyYou are resilient and adaptableBachelor's degree in Computer Science
Required
You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action, operating with integrity, and navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
You are a problem-solver. You seek out complex challenges and are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, giving and receiving ongoing candor with clarity and respect to build strong trust.
You operate with urgency. You deliver high-impact results quickly in a high-growth environment, balancing speed and quality to win for our customers.
You are resilient and adaptable. You view change as an opportunity, maintaining composure and focus in high-pressure situations to guide your team through complexity.
Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
10+ years of software engineering experience, specializing in building and managing large scale cloud-based data platforms with expertise in distributed systems and data architecture
Demonstrated experience driving cross-team technical programs to delivery, including owning design reviews, resolving cross-functional blockers, and producing clear architectural guidance
Proficiency in Java or alternatives such as Java, Go, Python, etc. with deep expertise in Rest API, RDBMS, Document Stores, Kubernetes, and Docker
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees and industry certifications are advantageous
Experience working with product management and cross-team stakeholders to translate requirements into execution plans
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
