Job Description
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.
Role
We are looking for a seasoned Senior Manager Software Engineering (Microservices) to join our ZIA Engineering team. This is a hybrid role based in San Jose CA (3 days a week in office) reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering.
As part of the Central Authority department you will lead the control plane engineering team for the "Zscaler Internet Access" (ZIA) product. You will help guide a fast-growing team managing a massively scalable product that has redefined how security services are delivered in the cloud.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team with a focus on end-to-end ownership encompassing design development qualification and deployment
- Oversee the design of autonomous independently deployable services using modern frameworks to ensure a scalable and modular control plane
- Manage CI/CD pipelines container orchestration (Kubernetes/Docker) and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to streamline delivery and operations
- Ensure high availability and system stability by implementing resilience patterns monitoring service health and resolving complex performance bottlenecks
- Partner with architects and product managers to define service boundaries enforce API standards and align technical execution with business goals
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. You adapt to what’s needed navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- 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 customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer—both internal and external—and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems. You champion their needs from start to finish knowing their success is our success.
- 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)
- 12+ years of software experience (including at least 4+ years in a leadership/management role) and bachelor’s degree in CS or a related field
- Hands-on expertise in microservices architecture RESTful APIs and asynchronous messaging (e.g. Kafka RabbitMQ)
- Advanced proficiency with containerization (Docker) orchestration (Kubernetes) and public cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP)
- Strong proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL database technologies to support distributed data needs
- Deep understanding of distributed system design patterns and modern security protocols (OAuth 2.0 JWT)
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience in the Cloud Security and Networking domain
- Experience in GenAI and Agentic Systems
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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 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. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.
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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.
Skills Required
- 12+ years of software experience
- 4+ years in a leadership/management role
- Hands-on expertise in microservices architecture
- Advanced proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes
- Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL database technologies
- Deep understanding of distributed system design patterns
What the Team is Saying
Zscaler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Multiple medical plan options (Anthem and Kaiser including HSA) virtual primary care Lyra mental‑health support with TELUS EAP fertility and gender‑inclusive care and a cancer‑care navigation program are included. Dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP) coverage round out a broad health offering.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Hybrid work and “flexible time off” for most salaried roles are provided alongside paid sick bereavement military leave and company holidays. The approach is designed to allow time away without a preset cap for eligible employees.
- Retirement Support—A 401(k) through Fidelity includes a company match up to $5000 per year. Company‑paid life AD&D and disability insurance add financial protection alongside retirement savings.
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What We Do
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile efficient resilient and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users devices and applications in any location.
Why Work With Us
Our impact comes from how we work—every day in every decision as one team. Our values and leadership principles are more than words; they're our operating system. They fuel a culture of execution where trust transparency and accountability help us deliver meaningful results for our customers colleagues and our company. www.zscaler.com/culture
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06/08/2026
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