Principal Software Engineer - Intelligent Data Platform

The role

This Principal Software Engineer will lead the design, architecture, and development of a multi-tenant, cloud-based data platform. The role works with product management and stakeholders to set the long-term technical strategy and mentors junior engineers.

What you will do

• Lead design, architecture, and development of a multi-tenant, cloud-based data platform
• Partner with product management and stakeholders to align technical strategy with business goals and the product roadmap
• Evaluate and optimize engineering processes, agile methods, and best practices
• Drive engineering and operational excellence to ensure 4-9s availability 24/7 in a full DevOps model
• Explore emerging and cross-provider cloud technologies
• Mentor junior engineers

Required qualifications

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions
• 10+ years of software engineering experience building and managing large scale cloud-based data platforms
• Experience with distributed systems and data architecture
• Experience driving cross-team technical programs to delivery, including design reviews and resolving cross-functional blockers
• Proficiency in Java or alternatives such as Go or Python
• Deep expertise in REST APIs, RDBMS, document stores, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience working with product management and cross-team stakeholders to translate requirements into execution plans

Nice to have

• Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
• Experience with monitoring, tracing, and observability tools such as Grafana and Prometheus
• Proficiency in test frameworks and writing unit tests
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing engineering talent

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Zscaler applies to the hybrid model: at least 3 office days per week in Santa Clara, CA

About the company

Zscaler is a cloud security company whose Zero Trust Exchange platform protects customers from cyberattacks and data loss. The company describes itself as building an AI-native enterprise.