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.
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 are looking for an experienced hands-on Engineering Leader who will manage the platform development team for "Zscaler Internet Access" (ZIA) and Branch Connector products. We ask that you have knowledge of security protocols and services. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a fast-growing engineering team of a massively scalable product that has redefined how Security services are delivered.
We're looking for an experienced Sr. Manager, Software Development Engineering to join our Core ZIA team. Reporting to the Director of Software Development Engineering, you'll be responsible for:
- Provide technical leadership in the development and optimization of platforms based on x86 architecture and implement the technical roadmap for platforms, ensuring understanding of our goals.
- Use your experience in SSL hardware acceleration to enhance the security and performance of our platforms and demonstrate proficiency in BSD/Linux operating systems, ensuring reliable platform implementations and stay up to date with the latest developments in BSD/Linux technologies and incorporate relevant advancements.
- Collaborate with teams to implement and improve cryptographic solutions and work with engineering teams to enhance platform support for virtualized environments.
- Guide the adoption and optimization of virtualization technologies, and the growth plans for team members and collaborate with teams, including hardware engineering, software development, and product management, to ensure seamless integration of platform solutions.
- Lead the engineering team, encouraging a collaborative work environment.
What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- 12+ years of overall experience, with 5+ years of experience in a management role overseeing platform development for networking/security solutions with experience in technical leadership in x86-based architectures.
- Knowledge of SSL hardware acceleration technologies, BSD/Linux operating systems and their role in platform development.
- Experience with virtualization technologies and DPDK or similar Kernel bypass techniques.
- Experience implementing technical roadmaps.
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Prior experience in cloud security
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Base Pay Range
$175,000—$250,000 USD
At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.
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!
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Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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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. 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.