About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for a Principal Product Manager to join our team. This is a hybrid role, based in San Jose, CA role, reporting to the VP, Product Management in the Product Management department. At Zscaler, we are on a mission to make the internet safe for every user, anywhere. In this role, you will lead endpoint security, sandboxing, and anti-malware initiatives, shaping the strategic direction of our cybersecurity products and making a lasting impact on our global customer base.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Define and drive Zscaler Internet Access(ZIA) offering including TLS inspection, Post-Quantum Cryptography, PKI, Cryptography standards, and key Secure Web Gateway and Proxy product roadmap in alignment with company objectives and customer needs
- Work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success teams to bring products to market and ensure their success
- Engage directly with customers to understand their challenges, gather product feedback, and identify new opportunities
- Manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life, ensuring that products meet and exceed customer expectations
- Act as the internal subject matter expert, providing training and support to sales and cross-functional teams
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
- You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
- You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
- You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
- Proven track record in product management with a strong focus on cybersecurity solutions
- Technical proficiency with Proxy Architecture, SWG, HTTP/S, and SSL/TLS inspection at scale
- Deep understanding of federal infrastructure requirements such as IPv6 connectivity, PKI, and Cryptography
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience leveraging AI/ML models to enhance automated malware detection, threat intelligence, or real-time security analytics
- Direct familiarity with cloud-based security solutions, specifically Zscaler's architecture and offerings
- Master’s degree or MBA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
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The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.
At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.
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Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
Skills Required
- Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions
- Proven track record in product management with a strong focus on cybersecurity solutions
- Technical proficiency with Proxy Architecture, SWG, HTTP/S, and SSL/TLS inspection at scale
- Deep understanding of federal infrastructure requirements such as IPv6 connectivity, PKI, and Cryptography
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience leveraging AI/ML models to enhance automated malware detection, threat intelligence, or real-time security analytics
- Direct familiarity with cloud-based security solutions, specifically Zscaler's architecture and offerings
- Master's degree or MBA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
What We Do
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Why Work With Us
Our impact comes from how we work—every day, in every decision, as one team. Our values and leadership principles are more than words; they're our operating system. They fuel a culture of execution where trust, transparency, and accountability help us deliver meaningful results for our customers, colleagues, and our company. www.zscaler.com/culture
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