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Staff Software Development Engineer

Zscaler · Bangalore, IND

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
59 days
Zscaler's roles stay open a median of 76 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Zscaler's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Zscaler
high
365 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
2026-10-20

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 Staff Software Development Engineer at Zscaler, you will focus on developing frameworks and tools for testing complex products, ensuring product quality through automated verification. Your role will involve writing high-quality code and collaborating with the engineering team to enhance the entire engineering lifecycle. This position requires a blend of software design and testing expertise, thriving in a dynamic environment.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
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

  • 5+ years of experience working on systems or distributed systems with a focus on networking, firewall technologies, and cloud infrastructure
  • Hands-on proficiency in Python or Golang
  • Foundational knowledge of public cloud computing platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Experience with virtual environments including Docker, containers, Kubernetes, and OVA
  • Proven track record of building automated testing frameworks
  • Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving

Nice to have

  • Deep understanding of TCP/IP protocol stack, HTTP, TLS, PKI, and related networking products like DNS, DHCP, VPN, and HA
  • Familiarity with security technologies such as firewalls, IPS, and Authentication
  • Advanced expertise in software development lifecycles and high-level development automation

What you get

  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!

Worth weighing

  • The role requires a strong ability to thrive in ambiguity and a dynamic environment, which may not suit all candidates.
  • No specific salary information is provided in the posting.
  • The focus on AI tools and integration may indicate a shift towards newer technologies, which could be a learning opportunity or a challenge depending on your background.

Summarised from Zscaler's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Zscaler on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-20. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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