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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Zscaler's roles stay open a median of 40 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Zscaler's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zscaler
- low 0 stale, 19 reposted of 370 open
- Hiring momentum
- 564 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zscaler's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zscaler.
About this role
As a Software Development Engineer at Zscaler, you will develop and optimize network applications and protocols primarily using C/C++. Your role involves designing data structures for network data processing, analyzing network performance, and collaborating with teams to integrate network solutions. You will also conduct code reviews and debugging to ensure the reliability of the software within the ZPA Datapath team.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zscaler as an employer.
What you need
- Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies
- 1 - 3 years of experience in a distributed and enterprise-scale environment
- Strong knowledge of C programming for network-related data handling
- Expertise in Linux environments, including system-level programming and troubleshooting
- Experience with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, and QUIC
Nice to have
- Proven ability to apply AI/ML models to optimize network traffic routing
- Experience in L3 protocols, routing, and BGP
- Experience in cloud-based networking with enhancements for reliability and efficiency
What you get
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks
Worth weighing
- Role is hybrid, which may require in-office presence
- Focus on AI/ML technologies may imply a need for ongoing learning in this area
- Vague details on specific projects or technologies beyond C/C++ and Linux
Summarised from Zscaler's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zscaler on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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