Senior Staff QA/Automation Engineer

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.

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.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Staff QA/Automation Engineer to join our Zero Trust Branch Team (ZTB). You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality of the ZTB product. This position is hybrid, and you will work from our San Jose, CA office three days a week, reporting to the manager of the ZTB Team. In this role, you will be:

• Designing and developing automation test frameworks and suites to ensure Zscaler products meet reliability, scalability, and resilience standards


• Planning and executing test suites for each release cycle, ensuring thorough coverage and quality assurance


• Developing innovative test strategies to simulate real-world customer usage scenarios effectively


• Integrating regression test suites with CI/CD pipelines, while monitoring results to ensure seamless workflows


• Collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and engineering teams to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality software

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 8+ years of QA/Test development experience in network and security products


• Proficient in RESTful APIs, and Layer 2-7 protocols like BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, VxLAN


• Skilled in Python and PyTest, with preferred experience in Selenium/Playwright scripting, and testing routers, firewalls, and micro-segmentation products


• Expertise in testing cloud-based architectures, virtual machines (VMs), and containerized deployments


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field—or equivalent work experience

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in certifications like FIPS, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, SOC2


• Experienced in Agile development and testing processes within dynamic environments


• CCNA certification or equivalent networking knowledge and experience

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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.

Base Pay Range

$154,000 - $220,000 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!

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

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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Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.