Principal Software Engineer, IAM

Zscaler
San Jose, CA

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% 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.

Our Engineering team built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

Identity has become the new security perimeter! Join us in managing digital risk by implementing security through identity integration and controls. In this role, you will develop workflows and application integrations in collaboration with the broader IAM team, Product Management, and Business teams. This is a hybrid work environment, going into our San Jose, CA office 3 days a week. Reporting to the Senior Director, Engineering, you'll be responsible for:


  • Designing and development of enterprise-grade Identity Management Products for Zscaler

  • Participating in the design and implementation of core product functionality and key technical initiatives

  • Mentoring junior engineers with best practices

  • Being a great teammate and help us maintain our positive culture

  • Collaborating across teams to deliver projects from inception to production

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)


  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in application architecture and development

  • Expert-level technical knowledge in the following: Enterprise Java, OOP, OOA, systems architecture, RESTful APIs, and related frameworks ( e.g. Hibernate, Spring).

  • Must have strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management protocols, specifically SAML, OAuth & OpenID connect

  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools and processes

  • Experience developing enterprise-grade Security or Networking products

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)


  • Knowledge about Docker/Kubernetes and container infrastructure

  • Experience about Java reactive programming

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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

$175,000—$250,000 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!

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.

Pay Transparency

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

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.

Posted 2025-11-25

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