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Technical Writer Job at Zscaler in San Jose

Zscaler, San Jose, CA, United States, 95199

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Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of 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 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 make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

We built the Zscaler architecture from the ground up as a platform that could extend to new features and services. Our Product Management team takes hold of this massive opportunity to deliver our customers a growing portfolio of never-before-seen capabilities in threat prevention, visibility, scalability, and business enablement. Our product managers are champions of innovation with a shared vision for Zscaler and the limitless possibilities of cloud security. Join us to make your mark on the planning and product roadmap at the forefront of the world’s cloud security leader.

Job Responsibilities

  • Translating technical information into clear, concise, and effective documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Delivering high-quality post-sales content like online documentation and release notes, alongside UI text such as tooltips, labels, and error messages
  • Integrating graphics and illustrations to improve the quality and usability of documentation
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with SMEs in Engineering, Field Support, Sales, Training, and Product Marketing groups
  • Assisting in defining documentation standards, style, and terminology to enhance user experience

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in technical writing
  • Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, communications, or a related field
  • Hands‑on experience with JIRA and/or Confluence
  • Excellent oral, written, analytic, and organizational skills
  • Ability to think and write in context with the target audience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in writing online help, knowledge base articles, and working in Agile environments
  • Familiarity with network and/or cloud security, web-based or mobile products
  • Hands‑on experience with HTML5/CSS

Salary Range

Base Pay Range $87,500 - $125,000 USD

Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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

Benefits

  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • In‑office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

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