Principal Software Development Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in Spain
Remote or Hybrid
Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Accelerating digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure.
The Role

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% 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, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, 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. 

Our Engineering team built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

We're looking for an experienced Principal Software Development Engineer to join our Cloud Browser Isolation team. Reporting to the Sr Manager Software Engineering, you'll be responsible for:

  • Designing and implementing tools for automation of deployment/upgrade of customer rollouts with a focus on minimising maintenance requirements and error prone tasks
  • Implementing tools and automation to increase developers productivity and act as an advocate for DevOps inside the engineering teams
  • Working closely with QA and Engineering to understand,  design and implement solutions for the infrastructure that are aligned with the business requirements
  • Working with SMEs and participate in all phases of product development to assess, plan and contribute to the evolution of infrastructure
  • Participating in post-mortem operations discussions, capacity planning exercises to help identify areas of improvements on automation and error reporting/observability
 What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) 
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years in tech lead / staff / principal role
  • Experience coding with Go (GoLang)
  • Expertise with backend systems in large-scale service-oriented architectures
  • Intermediate to advanced level experience with at least one public cloud platform like AWS, Azure, or GCP.  AWS Preferred
  • Intermediate to advanced level experience with Linux Operating System and CI & Build tools

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Good experience working with one or more config management and orchestration tools like Terraform, Docker, Ansible, Puppet, Salt or Chef. Terraform or Docker Preferred
  • Passion for automation and problem solving
  • Experience with Rust, python, bash

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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!

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.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

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.

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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
8,697 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% 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, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

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