Principal Platform Engineer (Tooling)

Zscaler, the world's largest security cloud operator, is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team. This remote position within the USA offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud security technology. The role involves leading platform services development, establishing coding standards, and working with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation systems. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in large-scale production environments and strong expertise in Go programming.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $182,000 - $260,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits including health plans, retirement options, and education reimbursement. As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for mentoring junior engineers, partnering with cross-functional teams, and driving technical excellence in platform services.

Zscaler serves thousands of enterprise customers, including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, and has built the world's largest cloud security platform with over 100 patents. The company's AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss. Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune, Zscaler offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact on global cloud security.

The role requires deep understanding of event-driven orchestration systems, experience with databases, and the ability to scale globally distributed services. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technical leader who wants to shape the future of cloud security while working with some of the brightest minds in the industry.