Technical Marketing Engineer
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 Technical Marketing Engineer to join our team. This is a Hybrid (3 days a week) role, reporting to the Sr. Dir Technical Marketing Engineer in the Product Management department. In this position, you will drive impactful technical marketing initiatives by enabling field teams, creating compelling technical content including white papers and videos, and engaging directly with customers to accelerate product adoption and success. As a Technical Marketing Engineer for Data Security, you will evaluate and prototype AI/ML technologies for Data Security and DLP use cases, validate Data Classification and AI-based DLP triage capabilities, and assess and demonstrate MCP tools that support DLP features. You will benchmark model performance, analyze security datasets to identify detection insights, and tune classification and detection approaches to improve accuracy and reduce false positives. You will translate technical findings into product guidance, demonstrations, and recommendations.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Lead field enablement initiatives to equip customer-facing teams with technical knowledge and resources
- Create high-quality technical content, including white papers and instructional videos
- Engage directly with customers to showcase technical solutions and capture product feedback
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You act like an owner by driving passion for the mission into action, operating with integrity, and seamlessly navigating between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- You are a problem-solver who seeks out challenges and is energized by finding solutions to complex technical problems that deliver high impact.
- You are customer-obsessed, building deep empathy for internal and external customers while anchoring decisions in solving real-world problems.
- You are a positive force who approaches hard problems with constructive energy and a contagious spirit that keeps the team focused on solutions.
- You are driven by innovation with a deep curiosity for how things work, energized by solving technical challenges and leveraging technology to accelerate transformation.
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
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to varied audiences
- Strong background in data security principles and practice
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Practical experience and proficiency in applying modern AI tools to streamline technical marketing workflows
- 5+ years of experience as a TME
- Prior knowledge of CASB, SSE, SASE, and DLP
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Base Pay Range
$164,000—$204,000 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 hybrid working model and benefits here.
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