Principal Software Engineer, UI/Frontend

San Jose, CA, United States

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world's largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.

Our Engineering team built the world's largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

We're looking for an experienced UI/FE Software Engineer to join our team. Reporting directly to the VP of the group, you'll be responsible for:

Be a part of a startup team in the company, working on creating a new product.

In charge of creating the user interface for the new product from the ground up.

Engage in the development of state-of-the-art Gen AI technology.

Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance, resilient UI using ReactJS.

Work with UX teams to translate design into reusable and accessible components using our existing design system.

Coordinate with the backend team for building RESTful APIs.

Participate in front-end code reviews to provide qualified feedback to other team members and promote good development practices.

Build and maintain frontend testing architecture for unit tests, visual regression tests and E2E tests.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

10+ years of IT experience specializing in frontend development, with expert-level knowledge of JavaScript and a keen eye for design, including 5+ years building ReactJS applications using React Redux.

Proficient in core web fundamentals such as HTML and CSS, emphasizing semantic markup, performance optimization, and accessibility, along with experience in Tailwind CSS and Next.js.

Skilled in creating complex dashboards featuring advanced visualizations, graphs, and charts, demonstrating strong capabilities in both development and design.

Experienced in developing enterprise or B2B applications, integrating REST APIs, and employing industry-standard practices in version control, defect tracking, and build systems.

Knowledgeable in UI/UX design principles and best practices, with additional experience in Networking or Cloud Security products, enhancing application security and user experience.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Developed enterprise and B2B applications, with proficiency in integrating REST APIs and employing version control, defect tracking, and build systems to ensure robust application performance and maintenance.

Experience with Networking or Cloud Security products, enhancing the security aspect of software solutions in complex network environments.

Knowledgeable in General AI technologies, contributing to innovative, intelligent solutions within software applications.

Proficient in UI/UX design principles and best practices, focusing on creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for enhanced user engagement and satisfaction.

Skilled in the use of core web development technologies and methodologies to deliver high-quality, scalable, and efficient software products.

This role has a preference to sit in our San Jose, CA office (hybrid environment) but the team is also open to remote options.

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At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.

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:

Time off plans for vacation and sick time

A flexible time off policy

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks, and more!

Zscaler's salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range

$175,000-$250,000 USD

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

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