Software Engineer II - C/C++, Linux

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% 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 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. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Developing and owning components of a large-scale distributed system with a keen sense for high performance and scalability
• Troubleshoot issues with a hawkish acumen
• Work with Operations and Support (when needed) to help keep a healthy cloud and happy customer and at the end of the day – display accountability and sense of ownership of areas assigned to you.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficiency in programming languages – C and C++
• Strong in Algorithms and Data Structures
• Strong software design, profiling, and verification skills
• Strong in fundamentals - High-performance Computing, Event-based programming, Multi-threading, Memory optimization, Fault Tolerance etc
• Sound knowledge of FreeBSD or any Unix systems internals
• Good understanding of distributed systems
• Very good debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with Perl / Python is desirable
• Minimum 3+ years of experience required in similar or related technology
• Proficient in design/code reviews and preferably in writing automatable unit and integration tests
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, takes initiative & ownership, identifies and completes tasks; goal driven
• Ability to work with remote teams, handle multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines.

 

 

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

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