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Software Development Engineer (Golang)
zscaler • Remote - USA
Posted: March 27, 2026
Job Description
Role
We are looking for a Software Development Engineer to join our Sec-Ops Detection Engine team. This is a remote position within the US, reporting to the Director, Software Development Engineering. We are expanding our engineering capacity to accelerate the development of a significant new product offering, and we need a capable builder to deliver high-quality results on schedule. Your journey will begin by mastering our design standards and building robust testing code—spanning unit and integration layers—with a clear path toward becoming a Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for key aspects of our detection engine.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Prioritize continuous learning of our design architecture, industry standards, and testing methods as your primary responsibility
- Drive software development utilizing Golang to build and scale critical components of our new product offering
- Produce high-quality technical documentation including architectural proposals, system diagrams, and user guides
- Engineer comprehensive test suites to ensure the reliability and performance of our evolving detection engine
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You are a life-long learner who stays ahead of the curve by consuming technical literature and seeking feedback to grow.
- You are a pragmatic builder obsessed with shipping high-quality code that balances technical excellence with the need for speed.
- You champion simplicity and possess a strong preference for written communication to bring clarity to complex projects.
- You are a curious problem-solver with a deep interest in exploring database and data processing technologies.
- You are resilient and adaptable, viewing change as an opportunity and maintaining focus in high-pressure environments.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
- 1+ year of professional experience developing with Golang in a production environment
- 1+ year of AWS experience with a proven track record of shipping production-grade applications
- Foundational familiarity with data warehousing concepts and file formats such as Parquet or Iceberg
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Significant open-source contributions to one or more Golang projects
- Hands-on experience with Terraform, preferably demonstrated through open-source examples
- Active participation in advanced coding challenges such as Project Euler
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Additional Content
Role
We are looking for a Software Development Engineer to join our Sec-Ops Detection Engine team. This is a remote position within the US, reporting to the Director, Software Development Engineering. We are expanding our engineering capacity to accelerate the development of a significant new product offering, and we need a capable builder to deliver high-quality results on schedule. Your journey will begin by mastering our design standards and building robust testing code—spanning unit and integration layers—with a clear path toward becoming a Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for key aspects of our detection engine.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Prioritize continuous learning of our design architecture, industry standards, and testing methods as your primary responsibility
- Drive software development utilizing Golang to build and scale critical components of our new product offering
- Produce high-quality technical documentation including architectural proposals, system diagrams, and user guides
- Engineer comprehensive test suites to ensure the reliability and performance of our evolving detection engine
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You are a life-long learner who stays ahead of the curve by consuming technical literature and seeking feedback to grow.
- You are a pragmatic builder obsessed with shipping high-quality code that balances technical excellence with the need for speed.
- You champion simplicity and possess a strong preference for written communication to bring clarity to complex projects.
- You are a curious problem-solver with a deep interest in exploring database and data processing technologies.
- You are resilient and adaptable, viewing change as an opportunity and maintaining focus in high-pressure environments.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
- 1+ year of professional experience developing with Golang in a production environment
- 1+ year of AWS experience with a proven track record of shipping production-grade applications
- Foundational familiarity with data warehousing concepts and file formats such as Parquet or Iceberg
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Significant open-source contributions to one or more Golang projects
- Hands-on experience with Terraform, preferably demonstrated through open-source examples
- Active participation in advanced coding challenges such as Project Euler
#LI-Remote
#LI-RT101