Staff Software Engineer - AI Security (Go/Rust/Python)
Zscaler, Santa Clara, California +1
The role
We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer - AI Security to join our team. This is a Hybrid role based in San Jose, CA, reporting to the Director, Software Engineering in the Engineering department. We are building security products that enable organizations to adopt AI applications and agents safely and at scale. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will take ownership of complex engineering challenges, build secure and scalable systems, and raise the technical bar through hands-on execution and collaboration.
What you will do
- Define technical direction and architecture for major areas of the product
- Lead high-impact initiatives that span multiple teams and system boundaries
- Turn ambiguous product and security challenges into clear, executable engineering strategies
- Establish standards for secure, reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems
- Identify systemic risks, architectural gaps, and investments needed for long-term growth