Software Architect, Firewall and Web proxy

Posted:
6/25/2024, 3:33:48 AM

Location(s):
San Jose, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. 

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

Job Description

Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) is a cloud native Security Service Edge (SSE) solution that builds on a decade of secure web gateway leadership. Offered as a scalable SaaS platform through the world's largest security cloud, it replaces legacy network security solutions, preventing advanced attacks and data loss with a comprehensive zero trust approach. ZIA is integrated into the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ to provide defense-in-depth, secure connectivity, end-user experience, and administrative visibility and control.

As an individual contributor working, you'll be part of a team developing a Firewall and Web proxy solution delivered as a service through the cloud. You will report to the Sr. Director, Software Development Engineering. This is a Hybrid role based out of our San Jose, CA office.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 15+ years software development experience in large-scale commercial networking oriented applications
  • You are experienced in Load balancers, IPS/IDS, Routers, Firewall products in multi-threading / multi-core / fault tolerant real-time embedded platforms.
  • You have expert-level programming skills in C/UNIX/RTOS
  • In fundamentals - TCP/IP, High performance Computing, Event-based programming, & Fault Tolerance
  • Familiar with complete software development cycle
  • Quick-learner and collaborate with others in a team environment
  • BS degree (Engineering/Computer Science)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with FreeBSD-based networking solutions
  • Knowledge of HTTP and web proxies
  • Experience in Cloud-based Networking solutions is plus
  • Some small company/startup experience

 

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Base Pay Range
$192,500$275,000 USD

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Zscaler

Website: https://www.zscaler.com/

Headquarter Location: San Jose, California, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 2008

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Secondary Market

Industries: Cloud Security ⋅ Cyber Security ⋅ Enterprise Software ⋅ Security