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Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer (Security Platform and Data Pipelines)

Job Overview

Location

Remote - India

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Date Posted

May 25, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Design, configure, and automate data transformation workflows using Python and APIs to integrate diverse cybersecurity data sources into Zscaler’s SecOps platform.
  • • Onboard and map security data from multiple sources—including EDR, vulnerability scanners, CNAPP/CSPM, ticketing systems, CMDB, identity providers, and cloud logs—to enable exposure and threat management use cases.
  • • Troubleshoot and audit the health of data pipelines across environments, identifying data quality issues, security gaps, and defining actionable remediation steps.
  • • Collaborate with cybersecurity subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate technical requirements into functional data pipelines that meet specific customer needs.
  • • Work cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and Services teams to align customer-facing integration requirements with engineering capabilities and product roadmaps.
  • • Communicate technical findings and field insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.
  • • Feed real-world customer data challenges and observations back into Engineering to influence product enhancements and platform improvements.
  • • Manage the full lifecycle of data pipelines, including ingestion, deduplication, normalization, merging, and unification of heterogeneous security datasets.
  • • Apply strong SQL and data modeling skills to investigate, analyze, and resolve complex end-to-end data issues within security platforms.
  • • Maintain high standards of data integrity and pipeline reliability while operating in a fast-paced, AI-forward enterprise environment.
  • • Embrace ambiguity by proactively building solutions in dynamic, evolving conditions with minimal direction, prioritizing impact over activity.
  • • Operate with ownership and accountability, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution to deliver high-quality outcomes under tight timelines.
  • • Actively seek and provide constructive feedback to foster a culture of candor, collaboration, and continuous improvement within high-performing teams.
  • • Maintain a growth mindset by continuously learning new tools, techniques, and security domain knowledge to enhance personal and team effectiveness.

🎯 Requirements

  • • Hands-on experience managing the complete data pipeline lifecycle, including ingestion, mapping, deduplication, normalization, merging, and unification
  • • Specialized experience working with data pipelines within cybersecurity platforms (e.g., SIEM, Unified Vulnerability Management) alongside a broad understanding of vulnerability, exposure, and threat management
  • • Proven ability to integrate diverse security tools and data sources, such as EDR, vulnerability scanners, CNAPP/CSPM, ticketing systems/CMDB, identity providers, and cloud logs
  • • Strong proficiency in data modeling and SQL, with the analytical skills required to investigate and troubleshoot complex data issues from end to end
  • • Experience working in Python to handle data parsing, execute transformations, interact with APIs, and build automation scripts

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Various health plans
  • • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • • Parental leave options
  • • Retirement options
  • • Education reimbursement
  • • In-office perks, and more!

Skills & Technologies

Python
Senior
Remote
Degree Required

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About Zscaler, Inc.

Zscaler provides cloud-based cybersecurity services through a global zero-trust platform that inspects traffic between users, applications, and the internet. Its architecture replaces traditional network security appliances with policy-enforced proxies deployed in 150+ data centers worldwide. Core offerings include secure web gateways, cloud sandboxing, data-loss prevention, and zero-trust network access. The company serves enterprises seeking to secure distributed workforces and cloud migrations without backhauling traffic. Revenue is subscription-based, delivered via multi-tenant software as a service. Founded 2007, headquartered in San Jose, California, and publicly traded on NASDAQ (ZS).

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