Bengaluru · Hybrid

Staff Software Development Engineer

Full-timePosted 9 Nov

Salary: Not disclosed
Experience: 5–6 years
Eligible batches: 2020 · 2021
Location: BengaluruHybrid

About the role

Zscaler is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer for its Federal and Sovereign Clouds team in Bangalore. The position is hybrid and reports to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering. You will design and build high‑performance backend services that power the world’s largest cloud security platform.

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain scalable backend APIs and services.
Write unit, integration and performance tests; monitor, debug and optimise system performance.
Mentor junior engineers and enforce best‑practice coding standards through code reviews.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning.
Take part in on‑call rotation to ensure high availability and compliance with federal guidelines.

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Eligibility

At least 5 years of professional software development experience.
Strong foundation in AI/ML concepts and experience applying them to security solutions.
Proven ability to work in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments.

Skills

Proficient in Java or Go.
Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure.
Deep understanding of designing large‑scale distributed systems.
Problem‑solving skills with a focus on root‑cause analysis.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance plans.
Generous vacation and sick‑leave policies.
Parental leave options.
Retirement savings options.
Education reimbursement and in‑office perks.

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About Zscaler

Zscaler is a cloud-based security company.

Founded 2007 · 1001-5000 employees · HQ San Jose, USA

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