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Staff Software Development Engineer

Zscaler Bangalore, IND Hybrid staff full-time

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Description

Zscaler, a leading company in accelerating digital transformation, is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer to join its team. This hybrid role, located in Bangalore, IND, reports to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering in the Federal and Sovereign Clouds department.

As a Staff Engineer, you will work with cloud architects to build scalable, high-performance backend applications for the cloud engineering organization. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the company's multitenant architecture and global footprint for the world's largest cloud security platform.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs.
  • Ensure code quality by writing and maintaining unit, integration, and performance tests; monitor, debug, and optimize system performance.
  • Mentor junior engineers, foster their growth, and uphold best practices through active participation in code reviews.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions and contribute to Agile/Scrum processes.
  • Participate in on-call rotation to support a highly available engineering platform and ensure compliance with federal guidelines.

Requirements:

  • Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience with AI-driven solutions.
  • 5+ years of experience with proficiency in coding with Java/Golang or similar.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Expertise in designing and maintaining large-scale distributed systems.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills for creating robust solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with LLMs or AI code-assistance platforms.
  • Strong understanding of DevOps automation workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills.

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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