About the role

Zscaler seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer to join its Engineering department in Mohali, India, reporting to the Director of Software Engineering. In this Hybrid role, you will drive key engineering initiatives by designing, building, and maintaining high-performance system components using C. Day-to-day work includes developing and maintaining C software, implementing and optimizing data structures, working on Linux/FreeBSD-based systems, and collaborating with senior engineers to debug and resolve system and application-level issues.

What you’ll do

Develop and maintain software components using the C programming language
Implement and optimize data structures for efficient problem-solving
Work on Linux/FreeBSD-based systems, including basic configuration and scripting
Collaborate with senior engineers to understand, debug, and resolve system and application-level issues
Debug code using tools like GDB to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner

What you’ll bring

Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
3+ years experience in C programming and strong understanding of core principles
Hands-on experience in data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, and trees) and their applications
Familiarity with operating system concepts such as process management, threading, and memory management
Experience with GDB or other debugging tools for troubleshooting software errors
Strong problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail

Nice to have

Knowledge of version control tools (Git)
Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols
BS/MS degree in computer science or related field

Skills

C programmingData structuresLinux/FreeBSD systemsGDB debuggingGit version controlNetworking protocolsOperating system conceptsProblem-solving

Benefits

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement

Education

BS/MS degree in computer science or related field