Senior Staff Software Engineer (C / Networking / Dataplane)
$157,500–$225,000 year
HybridSan Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Design and implement Datapath features for load balancing, firewall rules, and L7 protocol implementations using deep C programming expertise. Independently drive moderately complex projects from conception to large-scale deployment while leveraging expert knowledge of networking protocols including DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, and SSL/TLS. Optimize networking and security applications by utilizing Unix or Linux operating systems knowledge. This Senior Staff Software Engineer role focuses on enhancing the scalability and security of global networking infrastructure within Zscaler's cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
- 8+ years of experience building large-scale commercial networking and security applications with proficiency in programming languages C or C++
- Strong foundational knowledge in data structures and algorithms
- Working experience in Linux, Unix, or similar operating systems
- BS or MS degree in CS/CE or equivalent experience
- Hybrid (San Jose, CA 3 days a week in office)
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools and workflows, with the ability to apply them to improve engineering productivity and delivery quality
- Advanced knowledge of networking protocols and services, specifically DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, and SSL/TLS
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