Zscaler

Senior Staff Software Engineer (C / Networking / Dataplane)

San Jose, California, USA · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$158k-$225kDetected 22 hours ago

C++Data StructuresAlgorithmsLinuxTCP/IPDNSFirewallLoad BalancingZero TrustCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results.
We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats.
We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate -we're focused on getting to the best ideas, faster.

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 Datapath features related to Load Balancer, Firewall rules and L7 Protocol implementations
Apply deep knowledge of C programming, data structures, and algorithms to build high-performance systems
Independently drive moderately complex projects from conception to deployment with full ownership
Leverage Unix or Linux operating systems knowledge to optimize networking and security applications
You build deep empathy for the customer-both internal and external-and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems.
You build solutions, processes, and teams that are not just effective today but are built to last and support a high-growth, global organization.

8+ years of experience building large-scale commercial networking and security applications with proficiency in programming languages C or C++

$157,500 - $225,000 USD
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

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