Principal Software Development Engineer

As a Principal Software Engineer at Zscaler, you will be a part of the platform convergence team, reporting to the Sr. Director of Software Engineering. Your main responsibilities will include: - Designing and implementing scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using Go, integrating with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis - Writing and maintaining unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality while monitoring, debugging, and optimizing system performance - Mentoring junior engineers, fostering their growth and success, and actively participating in code reviews to uphold best practices - Collaborating with external teams to deliver integrated solutions and ensure seamless system functionality - Contributing to Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning and retrospectives, to drive project success Minimum Qualifications: - 14+ years of experience, with proficiency coding in Go (Golang), including strong expertise in concurrency, parallelism, GRPC, Protobuf, net/http, and TLS - Skilled in building large-scale distributed systems, RESTful API design, and working with web frameworks like Gin and Echo - Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and version control tools like Git - Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, along with CI/CD pipeline implementation - Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail for designing robust solutions Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with systems languages like Rust or C/C++, particularly in performance-critical environments Zscaler is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive culture, ensuring all backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Their benefits program is comprehensive, offering various health plans, time off plans, parental leave options, retirement options, education reimbursement, in-office perks, and more. If you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, Zscaler is the place for you. Join their mission to make doing business seamless and secure.,