Software Engineer, Windows Kernel Developer

Company: Zscaler
Location: Burlington
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionPosition: Software Engineer, Windows Kernel DeveloperLocation: Boston or Burlington, MassachusettsFor over 10 years, Zscaler has been disrupting and transforming the security industry. Our 100% purpose built cloud platform delivers the entire gateway security stack as a service through 150 global data centers to securely connect users to their applications, regardless of device, location, or network in over 185 countries protecting over 3,500 companies and 100 Million threats detected a day.We work in a fast paced, dynamic and make it happen culture. Our people are some of the brightest and passionate in the industry that thrive on being the first to solve problems. We are always looking to hire highly passionate, collaborative and humble people that want to make a difference.Position Overview: Zscaler seeks a self-motivated Windows kernel developer fluent in C and C++ to assist with development of an innovative, and award-winning zero-trust cybersecurity product. The successful candidate will be a kernel developer who possesses the ability to work with a team of engineers from diverse technical backgrounds to diagnose and solve problems in a complex distributed system.Requirements:Demonstrated proficiency in Windows kernel developmentFluency in C and C++Ability to rapidly grok third-party code, and determine how to interface with itMinimum of 2 years software development experienceExperience working with a team of people coming from different technical backgrounds to solve problems that span multiple components/languages in a distributed systempractice the belief that code lacking tests isn---t ready for integrationNice-to-haves:Experience with C++ template meta-programming, or experience with meta-programming in Cusing either DSLs, or the preprocessorFunctional programming experienceexperience writing in a scripting language, such as python, groovy, or LuaExperience with C++11Experience with the Boost C++ librariesFamiliarity with TCP/IP RFCsKnowledge of the Windows Filtering Platform (WFP)Basic knowledge of Windows Installer packagingExperience with writing asynchronous and/or lock-less codeexperience with unit test and mocking frameworks, such as Google Test, JUnit, etc.Takes ownership of the full SDLC lifecycle (including helping developers, release engineering, and QA achieve success over the full cycle)Basic knowledge Linux / gcc to help out Linux developer teammatesAbility to write Java is a plusWhat You Can Expect:An environment where you will be working on cutting edge technologies and architecturesA fun, passionate and collaborative workplaceCompetitive salary and benefits, including equityThe pace and excitement of working for a Silicon Valley UnicornWhy Zscaler?People who excel at Zscaler are smart, motivated and share our values. Ask yourself: Do you want to team with the best talent in the industry? Do you want to work on disruptive technology? Do you thrive in a fluid work environment? Do you appreciate a company culture that enables individual and group success and celebrates achievement? If you said yes, we---d love to talk to you about joining our award-winning team. Learn more at zscaler.com or follow us on Twitter zscaler. Additional information about Zscaler (NASDAQ : ZS ) is available at All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. LI-LG1

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