8+ years of hands-on experience in application architecture and development using Java.
Expert-level knowledge of Enterprise Java, OOP, OOA, and RESTful APIs.
Deep experience with container ecosystems like Docker and Kubernetes.
Expertise in architecting secure CI/CD pipelines for global environments.
Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and their application in security.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and optimization of the Identity platform for cost-effective growth.
Develop the technical roadmap for Kubernetes-based IAM solutions.
Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance the Common Identity platform.
Drive professional development initiatives for team members.
Navigate ambiguity to create meaningful solutions.
Benefits
Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks, and more!
Full Job Description
Role
We are looking for a Principal Software Development Engineer to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Director, Software Development Engineering ZIdentity team in the Identity and Access Management department. Identity is the new security perimeter. Come help manage digital risk by applying security through identity integration and controls. You will be responsible for the design and development of enterprise-grade Identity Management Products for Zscaler, leveraging your deep expertise in IAM and public cloud environments to drive hands-on development and provide technical leadership.
What you'll do (Role Expectations)
Practice technical leadership in the design, development, and optimization of the Identity platform, focusing on strategy for cost-effective product growth and expansion
Spearhead the technical roadmap for the Kubernetes platform, architecting centralized identity and access management (IAM) solutions to support enterprise-scale business goals
Work closely with engineering teams to enhance support for the Common Identity platform
Drive professional development and growth initiatives for team members
Who You Are (Success Profile)
Thrive in ambiguity, comfortably building the path as you walk it and viewing dynamic environments as opportunities to construct meaningful solutions.
Operate with a strong sense of ownership, bringing a passion for the mission, high integrity, and the capability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
Demonstrate a proactive problem-solving focus, eagerly running toward challenges and remaining laser-focused on delivering high-impact outcomes.
Build high-trust collaboration, prioritizing team success, welcoming constructive feedback, and practicing clear and respectful candor to establish strong partnerships.
Maintain a continuous growth mindset, actively seeking feedback and development to grow as a partner, teammate, and purpose-driven leader.
What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in application architecture and development using Java, including developing enterprise-grade Security or Networking products
Expert-level technical knowledge of Enterprise Java, OOP, OOA, systems architecture, RESTful APIs, and related frameworks such as Hibernate and Spring
Expert-level knowledge of container ecosystems (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestrating massive-scale K8s clusters in AWS and GCP
Deep experience architecting highly automated, secure CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitOps, ArgoCD, Jenkins, GitLab CI) to enable zero-downtime deployments across global environments
Expertise designing and optimizing Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), cloud load balancers, Kubernetes Ingress Controllers, and foundational protocols like PKI, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
Prior experience building identity platforms or hyper-scale Kubernetes platforms
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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
$185,500-$265,000 USD
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.
About Zscaler
Zscaler is a cloud-based information security company that provides Internet security, web security, firewalls, sandboxing, SSL inspection, antivirus, vulnerability management and granular control of user activity in cloud computing, mobile and Internet of things environments. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, and has offices in Australia, India, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
