CareerPlan

Staff Software Development Engineer

USAFull-time2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs for Zscaler's cloud security platform.

Role type

Staff Software Development Engineer

Builds

Scalable backend services, APIs, and multitenant architecture for a global cloud security platform

Domain

Cloud Security / Distributed Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Java, Golang, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Azure, distributed systems design, root cause analysis

Preferred skills

LLMs, AI code-assistance platforms, DevOps automation, CI/CD pipelines

Technologies

Java, Golang, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Azure

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs; Enhance multitenant architecture and global footprint; Write and maintain unit, integration, and performance tests; Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Participate in on-call rotation

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship