Zscaler
Principal Software Development Engineer (Microservices)
Santa Clara, California, USA · Principal · Full-time
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$1,575 more — $187,075 — moves this role to Level II and 2 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 $187,075 would place this position at wage Level II. 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) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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?
- This is a hybrid role (in Santa Clara, CA office, minimum 3 days per week), reporting to the Senior Director, Software Development Engineering in the Engineering ZIA Core department.
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.
- Lead the technical roadmap to modernize the ZIA control plane using API-first, domain-aligned microservices with clear service ownership and multi-region architectures (active-active, failover, disaster recovery)
- You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable building the path as you walk it, viewing unstructured environments as raw material to build something meaningful.
- You are a problem-solver who is energized by complex technical challenges and driven to deliver high-impact solutions.
- You are a high-trust collaborator who builds strong team relationships, embracing continuous feedback, candor, and respect to earn trust and achieve shared goals.
- You are a learner with a growth mindset, constantly seeking feedback and developing your skills with purpose to become a stronger teammate.
- Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
Requirements
- 12+ years in software development with 4+ years building and operating production microservices at significant scale, including proficiency in Go
Compensation
- $185,500 - $265,000 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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