Zscaler
Staff Software Development Engineer
Remote - USA; Santa Clara, California, USA · Staff+ · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$1,317 more — $153,317 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $153,317 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Bakersfield-Delano, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback.
- Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era?
- You will be working on the Client Connector, which protects corporate devices by securely and privately sending traffic from those devices to Zscaler's global network, which can apply advanced web filtering and advanced Zero Trust policies.
Responsibilities
- At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with.
- We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed.
- Design and implement high-performance, low-complexity networking code for the Zscaler Client Connector predominantly using Rust
- Build solid, easily-testable, and well-documented foundations to improve code quality across multiple desktop platforms
- Debug complex network-related problems and implement solutions using systems programming and security protocols
- Contribute significantly to the design of major development projects and collaborate closely with product managers and cross-functional teams
- Thrive in ambiguity by comfortably building paths forward in a dynamic environment, viewing uncertainty as an opportunity to create meaningful impact.
- Act like an owner with a strong bias for action, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Foster high-trust collaboration, welcoming candor, respect, and constructive feedback to drive collective success for the entire team.
- Build pragmatically by balancing a drive for technical excellence with a passion for iteratively creating, testing, and shipping high-value solutions.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience with hands-on software development, in languages like C++
Compensation
- $152,000 - $190,000 USD
- Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.
Company info
- Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure.
- The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
- Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other.
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