Senior Software Development Engineer - Windows

Senior Software Development Engineer - Windows

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler 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.

We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to our Zero Trust Exchange team. Reporting to the Sr Manager of Software Engineering, you'll be responsible for:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining desktop applications/background services for Windows (Linux experience a plus), ensuring efficient and secure communication with cloud infrastructure
• Implementing and enhance OS-specific integrations and system-level features under guidance from technical leads and architects
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams — including product managers, QA, and cloud service engineers — to define and deliver new desktop application features
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, contributing to high software quality and operational reliability
• Investigating, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues quickly, following a "fail fast, fix faster" mindset and focusing on proactive quality measures

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 4+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2+ years of hands-on experience building desktop applications or background services for Windows
• Proficiency in Rust or a strong willingness to learn and work primarily in Rust for system-level development
• Solid understanding of OS-level APIs, inter-process communication (IPC), and system programming concepts
• Experience with HTTP, REST, gRPC, or other client-server communication protocols
• Knowledge of secure communication practices, including authentication, encryption, and certificate management

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiarity with additional programming languages such as JavaScript, Go, or C++
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions for automated builds and testing
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in distributed or system-level environments

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!

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.