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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Staff Software Engineer (UI/UX) - **Company:** Zscaler, Inc. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $157,500.0 - $225,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, HTML5, Unit Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, D3.Js, Data Visualization, Elasticsearch, Design of User Interfaces, PostgreSQL, Next.js, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, TypeScript, Javascript Build, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Tailwind, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Single Page Application, Containerization, Webpack, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, React Redux, React Testing Library, Restful APIs, Mocha, Microservices - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bc77d9a0c7a713d5 ## About the Role * Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving * 6+ years of software development experience building enterprise-grade solutions * Proficiency in Java with hands-on experience in Spring Boot, as well as strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills building single-page applications with ReactJS and state management libraries like Recoil * Experience designing and consuming REST APIs in a microservices architecture, alongside experience with event-streaming platforms like Kafka * Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and modern CSS frameworks like Tailwind CSS * Familiarity with containerized deployments on Kubernetes and core AWS services What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) * Experience with PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, security or networking products, or visualization tools like D3.js or Next.js * Unit testing experience with React Testing Library, Jest, Mocha, or Chai * Familiarity with JavaScript build tooling such as Webpack or Vite ## Description We are looking for a Sr. Staff Software Engineer (UI/UX) to join our team. This is a Hybrid (San Jose, CA) role, reporting to the Director, Software Engineering, AI Security in the AI Guard department. We are seeking a talented, high-energy team player to help develop cutting-edge AI security products. This is a greenfield opportunity to define and build a new class of market-defining products. As a member of this growing team, you will share responsibility for ensuring the Zscaler service remains reliable, scales efficiently, and offers a delightful experience to our customers., * Lead the design and delivery of full-stack features spanning React-based UI, Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs, event-driven Kafka services, and cloud-native infrastructure on AWS and Kubernetes * Architect flexible, reusable UI components and establish patterns that scale across the platform * Set technical direction in collaboration with backend engineers, UX designers, and product managers to ensure end-to-end solution quality and user experience * Own logging, observability, and infrastructure concerns at a platform level, not just feature level * Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering standards across the team Who You Are (Success Profile) * You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable building the path as you walk it, viewing dynamic environments as raw material to construct something meaningful. * You act like an owner with a strong bias for action, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. * You are an energized problem-solver who seeks out complex technical challenges to deliver high-impact solutions. * You operate with urgency and a relentless focus on execution, delivering high-quality, impactful results quickly for the team and customer. * You are driven by innovation, deeply curious about how technology works, and constantly seeking scalable, secure ways to accelerate transformation. ## Related Videos - [Web-based Information Visualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/84-web-based-information-visualization) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Test Driven Development with JavaScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/222-test-driven-development-with-javascript) - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [Can SVG be fast? 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