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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 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.\nWe 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? 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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.\nWhat you’ll do (Role Expectations)\nDevelop and maintain software components using the C programming language\nImplement and optimize data structures for efficient problem-solving\nWork on Linux/FreeBSD-based systems, including basic configuration and scripting\nCollaborate with senior engineers to understand, debug, and resolve system and application-level issues\nDebug code using tools like GDB to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner\nWho You Are (Success Profile)\nYou thrive in ambiguity and feel comfortable building the path forward, viewing dynamic environments as an opportunity to construct something meaningful.\nYou act like an owner with a strong bias for action and integrity, seamlessly navigating between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.\nYou are an energized problem-solver who actively seeks out complex challenges, knowing that tackling tough problems yields the highest impact.\nYou are a high-trust collaborator who embraces ongoing, respectful candor and feedback to drive collective team success over individual achievement.\nYou possess a dedicated growth mindset and continuously seek self-development and feedback to become a stronger partner and teammate.\nWhat We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)\nDemonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving\n3+ years experience in C programming and strong understanding of core principles\nHands-on experience in data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, and trees) and their applications\nFamiliarity with operating system concepts such as process management, threading, and memory management\nExperience with GDB or other debugging tools for troubleshooting software errors\nStrong problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail\nWhat Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)\nKnowledge of version control tools (Git)\nFamiliarity with networking concepts and protocols\nBS/MS degree in computer science or related field\nAt Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. 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