Staff Software Development Engineer
Core
Lead ZCC feature design and hands-on C++ implementation on Linux environment for a high-speed cloud security platform.
Role type
Staff Software Development Engineer (Security)
Builds
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange (SASE-based cloud security platform)
Domain
Cybersecurity / Cloud Networking
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
C/C++ programming, Linux/Unix OS principles, Network programming (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS, proxy), Kernel-mode networking, NDIS drivers, Data structures/Algorithms, High-speed packet processing
Preferred skills
AIOps, AI-driven predictive scaling, Automated anomaly detection, Cybersecurity principles (PKI, TLS/SSL), Network Data Path & Socket programming, POSIX Multi-thread programming
Responsibilities
Lead feature design and C++ implementation, Take full technical ownership from concept to deployment, Elevate code quality and enforce best practices, Process packets at high speed to minimize latency, Collaborate with QA to test and deploy products
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic ownership
