Senior Staff Software Development Engineer

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.

We built the Zscaler architecture from the ground up as a platform that could extend to new features and services. Our Product Management team takes hold of this massive opportunity to deliver our customers a growing portfolio of never-before-seen capabilities in threat prevention, visibility, scalability, and business enablement. Our product managers are champions of innovation with a shared vision for Zscaler and the limitless possibilities of cloud security. Join us to make your mark on the planning and product roadmap at the forefront of the world's cloud security leader.

We are looking for an experienced QA/Automation Engineer with a networking and security background. Reporting to the Architect, Software Development. You will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing automation test frameworks and suites to ensure Zscaler products meet reliability, scalability, and resilience standards
• Planning and executing test suites for each release cycle, ensuring thorough coverage and quality assurance
• Developing innovative test strategies to simulate real-world customer usage scenarios effectively
• Integrating regression test suites with CI/CD pipelines, while monitoring results to ensure seamless workflows
• Collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and engineering teams to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality software

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 8+ years of QA/Test development experience in network and security products, with CCNA or equivalent knowledge
• Proficient in RESTful APIs, RBAC authentication and authorization, JWT processing, and Layer 2-7 protocols like BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, VxLAN
• Skilled in Python and PyTest, with preferred experience in Selenium/Playwright scripting, and testing routers, firewalls, and micro-segmentation products
• Expertise in testing cloud-based architectures, virtual machines (VMs), and containerized deployments

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experienced in Agile development and testing processes within dynamic environments
• CCNA certification or equivalent networking knowledge and experience
• Experience in certifications like FIPS, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, SOC2 is desired

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

Learn more about Zscaler's Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits
here
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By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.