Principal Software Development Engineer - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• We are looking for a Principal Software Development Engineer to join our Technical Implementation and Integration team.
• This is a remote role based in India, reporting to the Senior Director, Threat Research.
• You will connect and onboard diverse cybersecurity data sources.
• Mapping and normalizing security data to power exposure and threat management use cases.
• Customizing workflows to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Requires technical depth and comfort with complex datasets.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• 14+ years of experience with strong understanding of IT systems, development, and DevOps concepts.
• Professional experience with cybersecurity concepts.
• Proven experience with data analysis, data modeling, and SQL.
• Working proficiency in Python for data parsing, transformations, API interaction, and automation.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Various health plans.
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time.
• Parental leave options.
• Retirement options.
• Education reimbursement.
• In-office perks, and more!