# Sr. Software Development Engineer (Backend Dev - C)

**Company**: Zscaler
**Location**: Bangalore, IND
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

**Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zscaler/jobs/5271582007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
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## Description

We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Manager, Software Development Engineering in the Engineering department.

In this position, you will serve as a core software development engineer, driving key engineering initiatives and taking ownership of designing, building, and maintaining high-performance system components.

**Role Expectations**

- Develop and maintain software components using the C programming language

- Implement and optimize data structures for efficient problem-solving

- Work on Linux/FreeBSD-based systems, including basic configuration and scripting

- Collaborate with senior engineers to understand, debug, and resolve system and application-level issues

- Debug code using tools like GDB to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner

**Who You Are (Success Profile)**

- You thrive in ambiguity and feel comfortable building the path forward, viewing dynamic environments as an opportunity to construct something meaningful.

- You act like an owner with a strong bias for action and integrity, seamlessly navigating between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.

- You are an energized problem-solver who actively seeks out complex challenges, knowing that tackling tough problems yields the highest impact.

- You are a high-trust collaborator who embraces ongoing, respectful candor and feedback to drive collective team success over individual achievement.

- You possess a dedicated growth mindset and continuously seek self-development and feedback to become a stronger partner and teammate.

**What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)**

- Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving

- 3+ years experience in C programming and strong understanding of core principles

- Hands-on experience in data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, and trees) and their applications

- Familiarity with operating system concepts such as process management, threading, and memory management

- Experience with GDB or other debugging tools for troubleshooting software errors

- Strong problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail

**What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)**

- Knowledge of version control tools (Git)

- Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols

- BS/MS degree in computer science or related field

**Benefits**

- 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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## Skills

### Required
- C programming
- data structures
- Linux/FreeBSD
- GDB
- problem-solving

### Nice to have
- Git
- networking concepts

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