Principal Software Development Engineer (Layer 7 Security & Proxy)
Core
Architect and lead the ZIA proxy architecture, focusing on advanced Layer 7 protocols, SSL inspection, and modernizing the codebase to support the Zero Trust Exchange platform.
Role type
Principal Software Development Engineer (Layer 7 Security & Proxy)
Builds
ZIA proxy architecture and core Zero Trust Exchange functionality
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Networking
Required skills
C, HTTP/2, QUIC, TCP/IP, TLS/DTLS, SSL proxies, high-throughput network security software design, public cloud infrastructure
Preferred skills
AI/ML technologies, DNS, IPSec, SSL VPN, NAT, load balancing, BSD/Linux, virtualization, DPDK
Technologies
C, HTTP/2, QUIC, TLS, SSL, DPDK, Linux
Responsibilities
Support end-to-end QUIC/HTTP/3 and HTTP/2 proxy and TLS/SSL architecture; Define and evolve ZIA proxy architecture; Partner with Product Management and engineering on solution design; Establish reference architectures and design patterns; Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural governance; Modernize the ZIA codebase by addressing technical debt and rewriting components.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
