Software Architect (Cryptographic Technologies) San Jose, California Engineering

Job Description

We are looking for a Software Architect to join our team as we build and manage our global cloud platform infrastructure. Zscaler's cloud platform is one of the world's largest private clouds delivering Security-as-a-Service to the world's leading enterprise companies. As an individual contributor, you will learn and challenge yourself technically working in a very complex technical environment. You will be based in our San Jose, CA office. You'll report to our Sr. Director, Software Development Engineering.

Role and Responsibilities

• Be a technical expert for a module/system
• Lead analysis of requirements and define the design for new and modification of existing tools, utilities, environments, modules/systems
• Research, investigate, evaluate new technologies to enhance our product directions.
• Plan and implement the design specifications for the engineering project.
• Assist Architects and Managers with project scope and estimating
• Set the direction and assist with the technical work flow of other engineers within the scope of assigned projects.
• Liaise with teams to ensure that the project is delivered in its entirety.
• Be a mentor for junior members of the team
• Recommend and maintain technical design methodologies, processes and standards
• Participate on design teams to develop expertise in other modules/systems
• Collaborate with customers to address escalations and design solutions
• Collaborate with Product Management to guide detailed product requirements
• Expertise in software engineering methodologies and unit testing.
• Work with and support several different engineering teams, locally and remotely.
• Estimate work and deliver tested and working software.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 12+ years’ experience developing computer software in the Networking and Security
• Expert experience with cryptographic technologies, SSL accelerators and public key infrastructure (PKI) are necessary.
• Experience developing cryptographic device drivers in FreeBSD/Linux OS.
• Experience bringing up cryptographic acceleration chips like Cavium, QAT in a platform.
• Debugging and profiling skills especially in distributed/multithreaded environments.
• Multi-threaded programming skills.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages with knowledge of data structures, run time complexities, IPC, RPC.
• Linux/FreeBSD Kernel.
• Must have L2/L3 networking experience.
• Experience with protocols such as TCP, UDP, HTTP, SSL, IKE, IPSEC.
• Experience building scalable, resilient, and observable distributed systems and troubleshooting skills.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Desired Qualifications)

• BS/BA in Computer Science or related field
• Knowledge of OpenSSL or Hardware security modules (HSM).