Staff Software Development Engineer

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. Distributed acros...

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments ...

We are looking for a Staff Software Development Engineer to join our team.This is a Santa Clara, CA or Remote - USA role, reporting to the Director, Software Development Engineering in the Zero Trust Exchange department. We’re looking for a Staff Engineer to join our Zscaler Client Connector team. You will be workin...

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
Communicate proactively and constructively to solve stimulating scale, quality, performance, and security problems

 

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.
Bring a positive force to the team, approaching complex challenges with constructive energy and a contagious 'can-do' spirit.
Build pragmatically by balancing a drive for technical excellence with a passion for iteratively creating, testing, and shipping high-value solutions.

 
Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
Minimum of 5+ years of experience with hands-on software development, in languages like C++ 
Minimum of 3+ years of experience coding with Rust, particularly in systems programming and async frameworks like Tokio and Reqwest
Deep experience with networking, particularly tunneling applications and IPv4/IPv6 transport mechanisms

 
Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
Experience using AI coding tools throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC)
Cross-platform development experience across multiple client operating systems, including macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android
Experience with software development in Swift and Objective-C

 
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