Staff QA Automation Engineer

About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability.

We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

We are looking for a Staff QA/Automation Engineer to join our Engineering team. This is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in San Jose, CA, reporting to the Manager of ZTB Team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality of the ZTB product.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Design and develop automation test frameworks and suites to ensure Zscaler products meet reliability, scalability, and resilience standards
• Plan and execute test suites for each release cycle, ensuring thorough coverage and quality assurance
• Develop innovative test strategies to simulate real-world customer usage scenarios effectively
• Integrate regression test suites with CI/CD pipelines, while monitoring results to ensure seamless workflows
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and engineering teams to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality software
  
  
  

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 a positive force. You approach hard problems with constructive energy and a 'can-do' spirit that is contagious, inspiring your team to stay focused on the solution.
• 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)

• 4 years of QA/Test/Automation development and experience in network and security products
• Proficient in RESTful APIs, and exposure within one or more networking layer protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, VxLAN, etc.)
• Skilled in Python and/or PyTest, with preferred experience in Selenium/Playwright scripting, and testing routers, firewalls, and micro-segmentation products
• Expertise in testing cloud-based architectures, virtual machines (VMs), and containerized deployments
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field—or equivalent work experience
  
  
  

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in certifications like FIPS, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, SOC2
• Experienced in Agile development and testing processes within dynamic environments
• CCNA certification or equivalent networking knowledge and experience
  
  
  

Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) benefits.

Base Pay Range

$129,500 - $185,000 USD

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 Future of Work strategy, 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.

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.