Senior Director Software Development Engineering Dev Internal Security IAM

Company Overview

About Zscaler Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% 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.

• Shaping the long‑term vision for security engineering platforms and collaborating with assurance and operations leaders to drive a unified strategy
• Developing and implementing innovative distributed software platforms to enhance security for Zscaler's engineers and hybrid cloud infrastructure
• Driving the adoption and integration of owned platforms with internal stakeholders in engineering, IT, legal and compliance

• 12+ years of experience in software development, including 5+ years of experience of development at scale on public clouds (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• 5+ years in IAM, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud/Container Security, App Security, and Vulnerability Management
• Over 5 years of leadership experience managing remote teams of 10+, driving growth in Agile, cross‑functional environments
• Experienced in distributed systems and data engineering, specializing in designing, developing, and managing scalable backend infrastructures and data‑driven platforms
• Skilled in schema design, messaging systems, storage, ETL/ELT pipelines, analytics, and BI tools

• Proven expertise in designing and operating scalable, autonomous, and self‑recoverable applications handling millions of endpoints and billions of transactions per second
• Proven expertise in technical strategy, system design, and guiding architecture with proficiency in Java, Python, Golang, or Rust
• Proficient in secure application development, including SDLC, authentication/authorization, secure data management, and addressing security defects

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In‑office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

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 providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. 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.