Director, Software Development Engineering - Datapath, SWG, Proxies

Director, Software Development Engineering - Datapath, SWG, Proxies

San Jose, California, USA

About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise , we leverage the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Impact in your role matters—impact over activity . We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and thrive in an environment that uses intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We value constructive, honest debate and a culture of execution centered on customer obsession , collaboration, ownership, and accountability.

We value high-impact, high-accountability work with a sense of urgency and enable you to do your best work. If you are driven by purpose, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to help secure the AI age, join Zscaler and shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role

We are looking for a Director, Engineering to join our team. This hybrid role is based in San Jose, CA (3 days a week), reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering within the Engineering department. You will lead key initiatives for the Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) platform, driving a culture of execution and quality and balancing service stability with high-impact feature innovation on a global scale.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Lead and scale engineering teams, driving a culture of execution and quality while balancing service stability with feature innovation.
• Mentor and coach to develop engineering talent and nurture technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product management to define, prioritize, and deliver the strategic ZIA product roadmap.
• Partner with customer-facing organizations to improve service delivery and drive better outcomes.
• Evangelize the ZIA product vision and strategy, representing Zscaler engineering at all levels.

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity and in dynamic environments, using ambiguity as a resource to build meaningful solutions.
• You act with ownership, balancing high-level strategy with hands-on execution.
• You are a problem-solver focused on delivering impactful solutions.
• You are a high-trust collaborator who values candor, feedback, and teamwork.
• You are a learner with a growth mindset and a passion for development.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• BS/MS in Computer Science or a related engineering field
• 15+ years of progressive experience in technical engineering roles, including senior leadership
• Deep domain expertise in Secure Web Gateway (SWG), L4-L7 Proxy technologies, distributed systems, and authentication/authorization
• Experience operating high-performance, large-scale network security platforms within an Agile/CI/CD lifecycle
• Strong executive presence and ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strong Go-To-Market (GTM) and business analysis skills
• Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams
• Track record of identifying and addressing process or architectural gaps to drive continuous improvement

Compensation and Benefits

Zscaler’s salary ranges are determined by role and level and may vary by location and candidate factors. Base Pay Range: $206,500 - $295,000 USD. This figure excludes commissions/bonus/equity and benefits.

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support our employees and their families throughout life stages, including time off, parental leave, retirement options, in-office perks, and more.

Our benefits program emphasizes an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, and our hiring practices comply with applicable laws and pay transparency requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Voluntary Self-Identification

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected status. We welcome voluntary self-identification for government reporting purposes; participation is optional and confidential.

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