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From the employer's careers site First seen 31 Oct 2026

Staff Software Development Engineer

Zscaler San Jose, California Hybrid staff full-time

Salary

$133,000-$190,000 USD per year

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Description

Zscaler is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join its team. This hybrid role, located in San Jose, CA, reports to the Senior Director, Engineering in the IAM department.

The successful candidate will develop workflows and application integrations in collaboration with the broader IAM team, Product Management, and Business teams. They will be responsible for designing and developing enterprise-grade Identity Management Products for Zscaler.

Role Expectations

  • Design and develop enterprise-grade Identity Management Products for Zscaler
  • Participate in the design and implementation of core product functionality and key technical initiatives
  • Mentor junior engineers with software development best practices
  • Collaborate across teams to deliver projects from inception to production

Who You Are

  • Thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable building paths as you walk them
  • Act like an owner with a strong sense of ownership and passion for the mission
  • Proactive problem-solver with a focus on delivering high-impact outcomes
  • Build high-trust collaboration and prioritize team success
  • Maintain a continuous growth mindset and seek feedback and development opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

  • Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience with AI-driven solutions
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in application architecture and development
  • Expert-level technical knowledge of Enterprise Java, OOP, OOA, systems architecture, RESTful APIs, and related frameworks
  • Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management protocols, specifically SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
  • Experience developing enterprise-grade Security or Networking products

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
  • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container infrastructure
  • Experience with Java reactive programming

Benefits

  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!

Skills

Required

Nice to have

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zscaler/jobs/5270973007

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