# Staff Software Engineer - AI Security (Go/Rust/Python) at Zscaler

- Company: Zscaler
- What the company does: Zscaler is a leading cloud enterprise security provider helping global businesses adopt zero trust for secure digital transformation. Backed by Lightspeed.
- Company website: https://zscaler.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Jose, California, USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-17
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zscaler/jobs/5202464007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/zscaler-staff-software-engineer-ai-security-go-rust-python/

## About the role

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback.

## What they're looking for

- You thrive in ambiguity. You build the path as you walk it, viewing ambiguity not as a hindrance but as raw material to create impactful solutions
- You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action, seamlessly navigating between high-level strategy and hands-on execution
- You are a problem-solver. You are energized by complex challenges and finding elegant solutions that deliver maximum value
- You are a high-trust collaborator. You build strong relationships through clear feedback, respect, and a commitment to team success
- You are driven by innovation. You possess a deep curiosity for how systems work and are energized by solving technical challenges at the cutting edge of AI security
- Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving

Tags: PM - Security AI

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