Sr. Software Development Engineer-C/C++

We are looking for a Sr. Software Development Engineer, Nanolog to join our team. This is a Hybrid role based in San Jose, CA or Bellevue, WA (3 days in office),reporting to the Sr. Director, Software Engineering in the Zero Trust Exchange department.

You will play a critical role in the evolution of the Zscaler Nanolog Service, driving the design and optimization of our proprietary time series database. By identifying system bottlenecks and implementing kernel-level enhancements, you will ensure our platform continues to deliver high-performance, scalable security solutions for our global customer base.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Design, develop, and test enhancements to the Zscaler Nanolog Service powered by the proprietary timeseries database

• Profile and analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and deliver code improvements in areas such as memory management, file I/O, and data structures

• Stay updated on emerging database technologies and trends to evaluate new concepts for our database kernel

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and other engineering leads, to define and prioritize technical requirements

• Troubleshoot and debug complex database issues reported by internal teams or customers

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.

• You act like an owner, operating with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome.

• You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.

• You are customer-obsessed, championing their needs from start to finish because their success is our success.

• You are driven by innovation, believing in the power of technology to accelerate transformation and always looking for a better, more secure, and scalable way.

• 3+ years of experience on Unix/Linux platforms, with strong proficiency in C/C++, Python or Java

• Deep expertise in Unix/Linux Operating System internals and command-line utilities to build, debug, and optimize high-performance services

• Solid understanding of distributed systems and experience building scalable systems

• Deep proficiency in advanced data structures and algorithms

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Hands-on experience with Ansible for automation

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and virtualization technologies like Nutanix or KVM

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The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range

$112,000-$160,000 USD

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!

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., Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here (https://www.zscaler.com/careers) ., Zscaler