Sr. Staff Software Engineer

About Zscaler

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

Zscaler (NASDAQ : ZS) accelerates digital transformation so that customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure.

The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange is the company’s cloud-native platform that protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

With more than 10 years of experience developing, operating, and scaling the cloud, Zscaler serves thousands of enterprise customers around the world, including 450 of the Forbes Global 2000 organizations.

In addition to protecting customers from damaging threats, such as ransomware and data exfiltration, it helps them slash costs, reduce complexity, and improve the user experience by eliminating stacks of latency-creating gateway appliances.

Zscaler was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users.

Zscaler’s purpose-built security platform puts a company’s defenses and controls where the connections occur the internet so that every connection is fast and secure, no matter how or where users connect or where their applications and workloads reside.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining the analytics pipeline that drives insights and decision-making across our organization.

This role demands a strong background in databases, SQL, analytics, and optimization to ensure efficient data handling and processing.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and Optimize Analytics Pipeline :

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and robust backend systems for our analytics pipeline.
• Optimize data processing and storage mechanisms for performance and efficiency.

Database Management :

• Implement and manage database solutions to store and retrieve large datasets.
• Write complex SQL queries for data manipulation and retrieval.
• Ensure database performance, integrity, and reliability.

Data Analytics Integration :

• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to integrate advanced analytics and machine learning models into the pipeline.
• Develop APIs and services for data access and manipulation.

Performance Optimization :

• Monitor and optimize the performance of the backend systems.
• Implement caching, indexing, and other optimization techniques.

Quality Assurance :

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data throughout the pipeline.
• Implement automated tests and conduct code reviews to maintain high code quality.

Collaboration And Support :

• Work closely with other engineering teams to integrate the analytics pipeline into the broader system architecture.
• Provide technical support and guidance on backend and database-related issues.

Personal Attributes :

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 10+ years of experience.
• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role, with a focus on analytics and databases.
• Expertise in SQL and database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.
• Proficiency in a backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#).
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• US resident.

Salary Information :

Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission / bonus / equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range : $178,500 $210,000 USD

Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

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