Principal FE Engineer with Extensive Java BE Experience

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

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. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

Role

We are looking for a Principal FE Engineer with Extensive Java BE Experience to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering in the Zero Trust Exchange department. We are looking for an expert Frontend Engineer to join our SSPM Engineering team. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Engineering, you will lead efforts across the entire backend business logic (Java) and front end for the Zscaler SSPM product.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Developing user interfaces using ReactJS and integrating with HTTPS APIs provided by the backend engineers co-located in the Tel-Aviv office
• Participating in design from scratch to production to design and understand the end-to-end flow, including backend and front end
• Renovating the existing UI look and feel to standardize with the new Zscaler UX
• Developing new React Components to enrich the UI components
• Investing 10% of your time (half day per week) to stay up to date with the latest front-end technologies and industry trends to make recommendations for continuous improvement
  
  

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
• You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
• You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and never stop developing yourself, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.
• You are customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer—both internal and external—and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems. You champion their needs from start to finish, knowing their success is our success.
• You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
  
  

What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
• 10+ years of experience developing products that are used by very large customers such as Fortune 500 companies
• 5+ years of proven experience in front-end development using React, Redux, JavaScript, and TypeScript, combined with an additional 5+ years of experience working on backend services in Java
• Experience working in a SaaS environment and familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Capability to design and develop reusable code for UI components, supported by a strong understanding of modern front-end architecture and state management
  
  

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Proactively leverage AI technologies, such as LLMs and intelligent coding assistants, to accelerate frontend design prototyping, automate testing, and streamline Java backend integration
• Degree from a well-known university or experience serving in an IDF technology unit
• Experience in the Cybersecurity field combined with familiarity with Playwright automation
  
  

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Benefits

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

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

Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

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