Job Specifications
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.
The Role
We are looking for an API Platform & Developer Tooling Intern to join our team in a hybrid capacity in San Jose, CA, reporting to the Senior Director, Software Development Engineering within the Engineering department. The core purpose of the API Platform & Developer Tooling Intern is to build and refine the infrastructure and internal tools that empower engineering teams to develop, test, and deploy APIs with maximum speed and reliability. By improving developer workflows and maintaining robust API standards, you directly enhance the internal developer experience (DevEx) and the scalability of the company's technical ecosystem.
What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)
Build and maintain internal CLI tools, SDKs, or dashboards that automate repetitive developer tasks, such as environment setup or service scaffolding, to increase overall engineering velocity
Assist in defining and enforcing API design guidelines (e.g., REST, GraphQL, or gRPC) and documentation standards to ensure consistency, security, and ease of use across the platform
Identify bottlenecks in the internal development lifecycle and implement solutions—such as automated testing suites or mock servers—that reduce "friction" for feature teams
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. 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 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 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.
What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
Currently pursuing Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Systems
Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills
Motivated self-starter with a passion for innovation and technology
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Proficiency in at least one of the following: Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python
Experience with at least one public cloud (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization with Docker, and familiarity with Kubernetes
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
$45 - $65 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
About the Company
Zscaler empowers enterprises to modernize security, streamline operations and help transform business through its innovative approach to cybersecurity. The Zero Trust Exchange platform, strengthened by AI, safeguards thousands of customers against cyber threats and data breaches by securely connecting users, devices, and applications from any location. With over 500 billion transactions processed daily, Zscaler operates the largest in-line cloud security platform, preventing more than 9 billion security incidents and policy ...
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