Principal Software Development Engineer - Rust, Llm, Networking

Zscaler

San Jose, United States
Base: $182,000 - $260,000 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Rust systems programming
Asynchronous rust frameworks
Horizontally scalable distributed systems
Architect, develop, and optimize a low-latency, high-throughput AI Security plane utilizing Rust, specifically leveraging its async/await model for highly efficient I/O and service-oriented architecture

Job Summary

  • Architect, develop, and optimize a low-latency, high-throughput AI Security plane utilizing Rust, specifically leveraging its async/await model for highly efficient I/O and service-oriented architecture.
  • Build resilient, distributed, and scalable systems, emphasizing concurrency, fault tolerance, and robust messaging protocols.
  • Lead complex, multi-functional projects and initiatives, defining the technical roadmap and driving execution across teams.

Matching Summary

Architect, develop, and optimize a low-latency, high-throughput AI Security plane utilizing Rust, specifically leveraging its async/await model for highly efficient I/O and service-oriented architecture.

Salary

Base: $182,000 - $260,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rust systems programming
  • Asynchronous Rust frameworks
  • Horizontally scalable distributed systems
  • Linux internals
  • gRPC services and APIs

Nice-to-have

  • AI-driven product validation
  • MLOps principles
  • LLM model optimization
  • Customer obsession
  • Constructive debate

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of software engineering experience
  • Deep experience in systems programming using Rust
  • Proven ability to design and implement horizontally scalable, highly available, and observable distributed systems
  • Strong command of Linux internals
  • Skilled in performance instrumentation, containerized environments, Git workflows, and CI/CD pipelines

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