Principal Software Development Engineer (Backend Dev - C/Linux/GDB)
Zscaler, Inc. (company site, opens in a new tab)10+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 50–75 LPA
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About This Role
- Architect and implement high-performance Data Loss Prevention (DLP) engines, dictionary compilers, and distributed incident processing pipelines in optimized C code for proxy runtimes.
- Own technical direction and roadmap for pattern matching, regex evaluators, custom dictionary compilers, Exact Data Match (EDM), and Indexed Document Matching (IDM).
- Lead engineering execution including production troubleshooting, core dump analysis, and system profiling for multi-threaded C daemons on FreeBSD/Linux.
Minimum Requirements
- 10+ years experience in systems software engineering with proven technical leadership (Tech Lead or Principal Engineer).
- Advanced proficiency in C programming on Linux or FreeBSD with deep understanding of IPC, shared memory, and concurrency.
- Expert-level skills in production troubleshooting including GDB/LLDB debugging, core dump analysis, Valgrind, and performance tracing.
- Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience integrating AI-driven solutions in backend platforms.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced leader balancing high-level architecture strategy with hands-on execution in high-performance systems engineering.
- Deep expertise in systems-level software development focused on secure, scalable, and optimized backend platforms for data protection.
- Proven ability mentoring and elevating engineering teams, ensuring technical excellence and rigorous design standards.