Director, Software Development Engineering - Networking, Security

Director, Software Development Engineering - Networking, Security

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.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. 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 make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

We're looking for an experienced Director of Engineering to join our team. Reporting to the VP of AI Engineering, this is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in our San Jose, CA office. You will be responsible for:

• Driving a results-oriented culture focused on execution, quality, and speed
• Evangelizing the product vision internally and externally, while representing the company, product, and team at all levels
• Collaborating closely with Product Management to develop and deliver on product roadmaps
• Recognizing process and product gaps early and driving substantial improvements
• Prioritizing service stability features along with innovation and platform features

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• BS/MS in Computer Science or a related engineering/technical field
• 15+ years of experience in technical roles in development or enterprise services, at large organizations or innovative startups
• Strong domain expertise in distributed architectures, including scaling both horizontally and vertically
• Experience with high-performance network and security platforms, user authentication mechanisms, and distributed systems
• Knowledge of Agile cloud lifecycle deployment, CI/CD automation frameworks

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Execution: Proven track record of delivering products at startup speed. Proven ability to nurture innovation and successfully mentor and coach cross-geographic teams
• Deploying AI inferencing systems at cloud scale, CUDA, GPU's, VLLMs
• Executive presence with exceptional Product, People, and Process management skills

Base Pay Range $206,500 - $295,000 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!

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.

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.