# Principal Software Development Engineer

**Company**: Zscaler
**Location**: San Jose, California
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $185,500-$265,000 USD
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

We are looking for a Principal Software Development Engineer to join our team at Zscaler. As a leader in the field of digital transformation, Zscaler accelerates the agility, efficiency, resilience, and security of its customers.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the development of software solutions for the Zero Trust Exchange platform

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements

- Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions

- Analyze and resolve complex technical issues

- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

- 10+ years of experience in software development

- Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or C++

- Experience with cloud-based security platforms

- Strong understanding of computer systems, networks, and security protocols

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

- Experience with SASE-based security platforms

- Knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts

- Experience with agile development methodologies

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including various health plans, time off plans, parental leave options, retirement options, education reimbursement, and in-office perks.

The base salary range for this position is $185,500 - $265,000 USD per year.

## Skills

### Required
- Java
- Python
- C++
- cloud-based security platforms
- computer systems
- networks
- security protocols

### Nice to have
- SASE-based security platforms
- AI
- machine learning
- agile development methodologies

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