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Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer - C/C++/Go

Office - Bangalore, India💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Designing and implementing core datapath features for Zscaler's cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform to secure user, device, and application connections.

Role type

Sr Staff Software Development Engineer (Datapath)

Builds

Cloud-native security datapath technology and Zero Trust Exchange platform features

Domain

Cybersecurity / Cloud Networking

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C/C++/Go/Python, large-scale cloud networking, security application design, networking protocols (DNS/HTTP/TCP/IP/SSL/TLS), cloud provider networking (AWS/Azure/GCP), cloud databases, PubSub mechanisms

Preferred skills

AI/ML for traffic routing/anomaly detection, firewall feature development, SaaS platform solutions, auto-scaling groups

Technologies

C, C++, Go, Python, AWS, Azure, GCP, DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, Transit Gateway, IGW, NATGW, NACL, Security Groups, GWLB, ILB, Route53

Responsibilities

Define software design specifications and implement bug-free code using test-driven methodology; Refactor existing code for maintainability and resolve complex customer issues; Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams including security, UI, platform, analytics, and QA; Partner with Product Management to drive detailed product requirements; Lead a group of junior engineers by providing technical guidance and mentoring

Seniority

Sr Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship

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