CareerPlan

Staff Software Development Engineer

Office - San Jose, USARemoteFull-time$152k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Design and implement high-performance, low-complexity networking code for the Zscaler Client Connector to protect corporate devices and securely send traffic to Zscaler's global network.

Role type

Staff Software Development Engineer (Systems/Networking)

Builds

Zscaler Client Connector (desktop client for Zero Trust Exchange)

Domain

Cybersecurity / Cloud Security / Networking

Required skills

Rust (systems programming, async frameworks), C++, Networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, QUIC, H/3, proxying), System programming (virtual memory, multi-threading, kernel programming), Cross-platform development

Preferred skills

AI tools integration, Swift, Objective-C, macOS/iOS/Android development

Technologies

Rust, Tokio, Reqwest, Swift, C++, Python

Responsibilities

Design and implement high-performance networking code, Build solid and well-documented foundations, Debug complex network-related problems, Contribute to design of major development projects, Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic impact