Staff Software Engineer - AI Security (Go/Rust/Python)
Zscaler · San Jose
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- Company
- Zscaler
- Location
- San Jose
- Salary
- $152,000 — $190,000
- Posted
- August 17, 2026
About this job
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’ll do (Role Expectations) 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…
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