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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 Staff Software Development Engineer (UI/React.js) to join our team. This is a San Jose CA (Hybrid) role reporting to the Director Engineering in the Unified Experiences Platform department. As a key member of this team you will be responsible for crafting high-quality libraries and tools while building high-performance resilient UI that scales. You will serve as a technical leader driving engineering excellence and ensuring our frontend architecture meets the highest standards of performance and maintainability.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
Craft high-quality libraries and tools for building frontend applications
Develop and maintain high-performance resilient UI using ReactJS TypeScript and Tailwind
Document and communicate technical specifications to ensure alignment with stakeholders
Identify and resolve technical challenges by incorporating a robust test automation strategy
Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards to ensure a maintainable codebase
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)
Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging securing or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
5+ years of experience in JavaScript development with a focus on building and deploying ReactJS applications
Expertise in creating lean clear documentation testing and automation as integral components of the UI workflow
Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proven ability to develop creative solutions and convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated track record of fostering engineering excellence and driving innovation
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience building web interfaces for generative AI applications including optimizing UI components for real-time streaming LLM responses and designing intuitive component workflows for AI features
Demonstrated expertise in front-end performance optimization and resolving rendering bottlenecks within data-intensive interfaces to ensure fluid user experiences
Skilled in designing scalable reusable front-end architectures that prioritize efficient component composition
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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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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in JavaScript development with a focus on building and deploying ReactJS applications
- Expertise in creating lean clear documentation testing and automation as integral components of the UI workflow
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proven ability to develop creative solutions to technical challenges
- Experience effectively conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated track record of fostering engineering excellence and driving innovation
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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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