Senior Machine Learning Engineer (New Jersey-based)

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

Our Engineering team built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

One of the primary assets of Zscaler is our data. We gather data on over 400 billion transactions a day, processing 5 trillion datapoints. This is an asset that covers every aspect of our customers' experience online and we firmly believe it is the foundation on which we can disrupt the entire cyber market with AI. We are building a team to work closely with Phil Tee who is leading the creation of this group, directly under our CEO Jay Chaudhry. This is a career defining opportunity for the right person and offers an exciting opportunity to directly impact Zscaler's AI strategy and drive innovation across the organization. You will be reporting to the EVP, Head of AI Innovations, working as an individual contributor you will:

• Develop and deploy end-to-end AI and machine learning pipelines, from data preprocessing to model deployment.
• Design and implement applied ML models for LLM, predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and optimization, etc.
• Work with the team to integrate AI into production ready SaaS offerings to market.
• Analyze large datasets to uncover actionable insights and improve model performance.
• Stay updated on advancements in machine learning and adapt them to solve practical business problems.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 2+ years experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or Data Scientist along with a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field, with 5+ years of applied experience in machine learning and data modeling.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn), with expertise in statistical modeling techniques like regression, clustering, and decision trees.
• Hands-on experience deploying ML models in production using modern tools, combined with strong data manipulation and analysis skills; familiarity with visualization tools like Matplotlib or Tableau.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and capability to work independently on complex tasks.
• A high bias to action and a thirst to learn and grow.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of deep learning techniques, neural network architectures, and domain-specific AI solutions like NLP.
• Understanding of how to build cloud native, microservice architectures.

#LI-JM1

#LI-Hybrid

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$105,000—$150,000 USD

At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.

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!

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.