Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer

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. 

Avalor curates and contextualizes data from hundreds of security and business tools to help companies understand and address their riskiest problems. Our robust data platform and strong security modules provide immediate and secure benefits to our customers. If you're passionate about data and helping companies improve their security posture, we'd love to have you join Avalor as we make the world a more secure place.

We're looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join our Engineering team. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Software Engineering you'll be responsible for:

• Lead and drive innovative projects within the AI domain, leveraging fabric capabilities to enhance and accelerate our products offerings.
• Identify opportunities to address complex technical challenges and improve existing systems.
• Own the end-to-end delivery of projects, from proof-of-concept (POC) to full-scale production deployment.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continually enhance our technology stack and processes.
• Collaborate within the team, sharing insights and mentoring colleagues to foster growth across the group.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) 

• 5+ years of backend development experience with Python and/or Java.
• A B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field.
• Expertise in microservices architectures, with hands-on experience using AWS and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in languages and frameworks used in AI development (e.g., Python, Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• A proven ability to work independently in fast-paced, dynamic environments and tackle complex technical challenges with creative, effective solutions.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• M.S. in Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading machine learning and data science projects.

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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.

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