RoleWe are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team. This is a Hybrid (3 days a week in San Jose, CA) role, reporting to the Senior Director, Engineering in the IAM department. Identity has become the new security perimeter, and in this role, you will develop workflows and application integrations in collaboration with the broader IAM team, Product Management, and Business teams. You will be responsible for the design and development of enterprise-grade Identity Management Products for Zscaler, helping organizations worldwide harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.
What you'll do (Role Expectations)- Design and develop enterprise-grade Identity Management Products for Zscaler
- Participate in the design and implementation of core product functionality and key technical initiatives
- Mentor junior engineers with software development best practices
- Help maintain our positive culture as a collaborative and supportive teammate
- Collaborate across teams to deliver projects from inception to production
Who You Are (Success Profile)- You thrive in ambiguity. You are comfortable building the path as you walk it, viewing dynamic environments as opportunities to construct meaningful solutions.
- You act like an owner. You operate with a strong sense of ownership, bringing passion for the mission, high integrity, and the capability to navigate between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- You are a proactive problem-solver. You run toward challenges and remain laser-focused on finding solutions that deliver high-impact outcomes.
- You build high-trust collaboration. You prioritize team success, welcome feedback, and practice clear, respectful candor to establish strong partnerships.
- You maintain a continuous growth mindset. You actively seek feedback and development opportunities 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
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in application architecture and development
- Expert-level technical knowledge of Enterprise Java, OOP, OOA, systems architecture, RESTful APIs, and related frameworks such as Hibernate and Spring
- Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management protocols, specifically SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
- Experience developing enterprise-grade Security or Networking products
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)- Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container infrastructure
- Experience with Java reactive programming
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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
$133,000-$190,000 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.
