or apply directly on Zscaler's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Zscaler's roles stay open a median of 40 days
- Reposted
- No
- 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 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.
- 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 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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