Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer

Zscaler is looking for a Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer to join its ZPA Data Path team. The role will involve developing and optimizing network applications and protocols using C and Python, designing efficient data structures for network data processing, and analyzing network performance to identify issues and implement optimization solutions. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in a distributed and enterprise-scale environment, strong knowledge of C programming, and expertise in Linux environments, including system-level programming, scripting, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a distributed and enterprise-scale environment
• Strong knowledge of C programming specifically for network-related data handling and processing
• Expertise in Linux environments, including system-level programming, scripting, and troubleshooting
• Experience with networking protocols and traffic management technologies (e.g. TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, QUIC)
• Strong knowledge in one of the cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP

Benefits

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement