Senior Staff Engineer - Platform

World's largest cloud security platform operator serving thousands of enterprise customers, including 40% of Fortune 500 companies.
$170,000 - $250,000
DevOps
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
9+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Staff Engineer - Platform

Zscaler, the world's largest cloud security platform operator, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to join their Platform team within Core Platform Services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape state-of-the-art platform architecture that redefines workload deployment and management. As part of one of the fastest-growing teams, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies to tackle cloud scalability and reliability challenges.

The company, founded in 2007, serves thousands of enterprise customers globally, including 40% of Fortune 500 companies. Their AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects enterprises from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications across locations. With over 100 patents and a presence in 185 countries serving 15 million users, Zscaler is at the forefront of cloud security innovation.

The role requires a seasoned professional with 9+ years of experience in software engineering and DevOps practices. You'll be responsible for building scalable tools, APIs, and systems, developing CI/CD pipelines, and implementing security measures for container deployments. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills in languages like Python, Go, Java, or Rust, and expertise in containerization and orchestration technologies.

Zscaler offers a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, parental leave, retirement options, and education reimbursement. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, having been named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to a mission-critical product that's essential to customer success.

If you're passionate about cloud security, enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and want to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity industry, this role at Zscaler could be your next career move.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Staff Engineer - Platform

  • Build scalable and maintainable tools, APIs, and systems to support infrastructure and development teams
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application and infrastructure deployment
  • Use tools like Trivy, Grype, or Anchore to scan for vulnerabilities in container image

Requirements For Senior Staff Engineer - Platform

Python
Go
Java
Rust
Kubernetes
  • 9+ years of experience in software engineering with DevOps practices
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Go, Java, or Rust
  • Expertise in containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  • Deep understanding of DevOps principles, tools, and techniques
  • Knowledge of container image signing and content trust frameworks
  • Experience in patching and securing software in regulated environments
  • Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools

Benefits For Senior Staff Engineer - Platform

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
Education Budget
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks

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