Staff macOS/iOS Developer - Networking

About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise , we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world's largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. 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 value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you're enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you're driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that's helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

We are looking for a macOS/iOS Developer based in San Jose, CA (Hybrid), reporting to the Sr. Manager of Software Engineering.. You will be a key driver on the Mobile team, developing cross-platform client applications for MacOS and iOS that securely steer traffic to the world's largest cloud security platform. Your vision and technical expertise will enable organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility through a cloud-first strategy, directly impacting a global footprint of over 65 million users.

What you'll do (Role Expectations)

• Develop high-performance macOS and iOS applications and frameworks that serve as the gateway to our global cloud security platform

• Partner with product managers to translate complex requirements and design mockups into clean, high-quality code

• Take accountability for the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications to ensure a seamless user experience

• Uphold and evolve engineering excellence by maintaining rigorous code quality, standards, and automation practices

• Act as a technical point of escalation to troubleshoot and resolve complex customer issues with speed and precision

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.

• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.

• You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.

• You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback-knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.

• You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 4+ years of professional software development experience specializing in Objective C, SWIFT, or C++ Technical understanding of the Mac networking stack , networking protocols, and modern architectural design patterns

• Proven experience working with RESTful APIs, offline storage, multi-threading, and performance tuning

• Extensive knowledge of the Mac/iOS ecosystem and the standard libraries used for common engineering tasks

• Demonstrated ability to translate product requirements into high-quality, scalable technical solutions

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Professional familiarity with PKI, network security technologies, cloud message APIs, or Apple Push Notifications

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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

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:

• Various health plans

• Time off plans for vacation and sick time

• Parental leave options

• Retirement options

• Education reimbursement

• In-office perks, and more!

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