Sr. Software Development Engineer (Backend Dev - C/C++)

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™️ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

Role 

We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join our team. This is a Hybrid (Mohali) role, reporting to the Director, Software Engineering in the Engineering department. In this position, you will serve as a core software development engineer, driving key engineering initiatives and taking ownership of designing, building, and maintaining high-performance system components.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Develop and maintain software components using the C programming language
• Implement and optimize data structures for efficient problem-solving
• Work on Linux/FreeBSD-based systems, including basic configuration and scripting
• Collaborate with senior engineers to understand, debug, and resolve system and application-level issues
• Debug code using tools like GDB to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity and feel comfortable building the path forward, viewing dynamic environments as an opportunity to construct something meaningful.
• You act like an owner with a strong bias for action and integrity, seamlessly navigating between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
• You are an energized problem-solver who actively seeks out complex challenges, knowing that tackling tough problems yields the highest impact.
• You are a high-trust collaborator who embraces ongoing, respectful candor and feedback to drive collective team success over individual achievement.
• You possess a dedicated growth mindset and continuously seek self-development and feedback to become a stronger partner and teammate.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
• 3+ years experience in C programming and strong understanding of core principles
• Hands-on experience in data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, and trees) and their applications
• Familiarity with operating system concepts such as process management, threading, and memory management
• Experience with GDB or other debugging tools for troubleshooting software errors
• Strong problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail

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