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Verified 6 days ago

Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Bangalore, IND Full-time Hybrid

About the role

Zscaler, a leading cloud security provider, seeks a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to shape the future of AI-driven security. The role demands deep expertise in building and deploying large-scale Gen AI/ML systems, from data ingestion to monitoring, and a proven track record of shipping production-grade models. Candidates will research emerging frameworks, prototype novel solutions, and champion full-scale implementation while maintaining robust MLOps pipelines. Leadership is key: mentoring junior engineers, driving technical excellence, and collaborating across teams to translate business needs into scalable solutions. With a focus on distributed systems, MLOps, and cloud platforms, the ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience, strong CS fundamentals, and proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud services. Join Zscaler to innovate at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, ensuring secure, efficient, and reliable cloud experiences for millions worldwide.

What you’ll do

  • Design & deploy scalable, reliable, efficient production-grade Gen AI/ML systems
  • Drive innovation by researching & evaluating emerging AI/ML frameworks
  • Implement & maintain robust MLOps practices, logging, monitoring, CI/CD pipelines
  • Lead & mentor junior engineers in system design best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions

What you’ll bring

  • 5+ years as MLE, shipping scalable ML systems
  • Built Gen AI/ML with LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI in production
  • Designed distributed ML systems, deep MLOps knowledge
  • Strong CS foundation, Python (scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow), SQL
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

  • Expertise with AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubeflow, SageMaker
  • Proficiency in Go or Rust, distributed systems, OS, networking
  • Research, publications, or patents in AI/ML

Skills

Design & deploy scalable Gen AI/ML systemsResearch & evaluate AI/ML frameworksImplement MLOps: logging, monitoring, CI/CDMentor junior engineersCollaborate cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!