Staff Software Development Engineer-Kubernetes

Overview San Jose, California, USA About Zscaler Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate —we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability. We champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity. Role We are looking for a Staff Software Development Engineer, Nanolog to join our team. This is a Hybrid (San Jose, 3 days in office) role, reporting to the Sr. Director, Software Engineering in the Zero Trust Exchange department. You will play a critical role in the evolution of the Zscaler Nanolog Service, driving the design and optimization of our proprietary time series database. By identifying system bottlenecks and implementing kernel-level enhancements, you will ensure our platform continues to deliver high-performance, scalable security solutions for our global customer base. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) Developing and maintaining the Query layer using Java, Python or Go within a Kubernetes environment Designing, implementing, and deploying Kubernetes clusters that are scalable and reliable Developing monitoring systems and deploy services in the cloud Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kubernetes clusters, containers, and microservices Contributing to the overall reliability, scalability, and security of applications in cloud-native environments Who You Are (Success Profile) You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact. You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and never stop developing yourself, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose. You are data-driven. You use data and analytics to find the truth, measure what matters, and guide informed decisions. You value evidence over assumptions, replacing "I think" with "I know" to drive better outcomes. You think at scale. You connect your day-to-day work to the larger company mission and think globally. You build solutions, processes, and teams that are not just effective today but are built to last and support a high-growth, global organization. You lead with integrity. You do the right thing, even when it’s hard. You hold yourself and others to a high standard of accountability and build trust by matching your words with consistent, transparent action. What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) 5+ years of experience with Programming languages like Java, Python, or Golang 3+ years of experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and Kafka 2+ years of public cloud experience (AWS,GCP, or Azure) Expertise in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems Experience with Infrastructure as Code What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Experience in continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, patching, and reporting Experience with multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure) and both relational and non-relational databases for microservices #LI-Hybrid #LI-YC2 Salary and Benefits 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

$129,500 - $185,000 USD

Benefits and Inclusion At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. 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: Time off plans for vacation and sick time Parental leave options Retirement options In-office perks, and more! Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here. Equal Opportunity and Compliance 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 committed to equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination. All qualified applicants will be considered 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, or protected veteran status. See Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. Pay Transparency: Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. We provide accommodations in our recruiting process for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions, religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Country * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Website LinkedIn Profile How did you learn about this job? * If you selected Other please tell us how you learned about this job. Do you have the legal right to work in the country where you are applying to work? * Do you require a work permit, visa or additional right to work support for the country where you are applying to work? * If yes, please advise what support is needed: In what city and state is your primary residence? (e.g. San Jose, CA) * Do you currently work for, or have you previously worked for Zscaler? * Current Company * Current Title * I Agree In consideration of Zscaler, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries (together referred to as “Zscaler”) granting the opportunity to apply for a position with Zscaler, I agree to various confidentiality, data handling and acceptable use terms. I Agree By proceeding with your application or engaging in the recruitment process with you acknowledge that we will collect, use, and store your personal information in accordance with the data privacy notice linked below. Should you have any concerns or questions about how your personal data is handled, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process. Any information provided will be confidential. Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability: Form CC-305. Page 1 of 1. OMB Control Number 1250-0005. Expires 04/30/2026. This form is voluntary and confidential. See OFCCP guidance for details. #J-18808-Ljbffr Zscaler