Staff Software Applications Engineer

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 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges 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

As a Staff Software Engineer, Finance Integrations within Zscaler’s IT organization (reporting to the Manager, Integrations), you will lead the design and delivery of scalable integration and automation solutions supporting Finance transformation. In this role, you will partner closely with Finance stakeholders to modernize processes, reduce spreadsheet dependencies, improve data flow across systems, and deliver intelligent automation using APIs, middleware, RPA, and AI technologies. You will act as a key technical driver working across cross-functional groups to deliver measurable business outcomes.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

Design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise integrations using APIs, middleware, event-driven architectures, and sound enterprise architecture principles

Partner with Finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into intelligent automation solutions utilizing AI/ML, generative AI, AI agents, workflow tools, and RPA

Eliminate manual spreadsheet dependencies and improve data integrity across finance workflows with sustainable, scalable system-based architectures

Embed cybersecurity best practices into code and partner with Finance, Internal Audit, and InfoSec to satisfy SOX, audit, and internal control requirements

Execute rigorous engineering standards—including clean code, defensive programming, unit/integration testing, QA automation, UAT support, and continuous bug remediation

Who You Are (Success Profile)

You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful

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. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution

You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact

You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust

You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose

What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain

8+ years of experience in software engineering, integrations, or enterprise applications

Strong finance systems background with hands-on experience supporting and modernizing finance business processes

Deep expertise in APIs, middleware, event-driven architectures, and enterprise integration patterns

Proven experience delivering AI, automation, or intelligent process transformation solutions

Solid understanding of SOX, audit, cybersecurity awareness, and internal controls in an enterprise environment

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Demonstrate a proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency.

Hands-on experience with key systems such as NetSuite, Workday, FloQast, and Workiva

Proven track record implementing integrations via Workato, UiPath, and MCP integrations

Experience leveraging advanced AI models and technologies, such as Gemini, to augment business process automation

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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.

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 .

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