About the job
About Zscaler
Zscaler is at the forefront of digital transformation, empowering our customers with agility, efficiency, resilience, and robust security. As a leading AI-forward enterprise, we continuously challenge the status quo by harnessing the world's largest security data lake to enhance our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. Our innovative solutions safeguard our clients from cyber threats and data breaches by ensuring secure connections between users, devices, and applications, regardless of their location.
At Zscaler, the impact you make in your role matters more than your title. We are committed to fostering a culture built on trust and results, where we prioritize impact over activity. We seek creative thinkers who utilize AI to amplify their contributions and thrive in an environment that leverages intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving challenges. Our ethos revolves around transparency and constructive, honest debate—we're dedicated to discovering the best ideas swiftly. We assemble high-performing teams that make a significant impact quickly and with high quality. Our culture is centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
We value high-impact contributions and a sense of urgency, empowering you to perform at your best and unleash your potential. If you are driven by purpose, enjoy tackling complex problems, and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of cybersecurity in the AI era, we invite you to bring your skills to Zscaler.
Role
We are seeking a Software Development Engineer Intern to join our team in a hybrid capacity in San Jose, CA, under the guidance of the VP of Software Development within the Engineering department. The primary responsibility of the Software Development Intern is to assist in the engineering lifecycle by writing clean, maintainable code and aiding in the deployment of scalable software features. By collaborating with experienced developers on real-world applications, you will help accelerate product delivery and enhance the overall user experience, contributing directly to the team’s technical innovation and operational objectives.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
At Zscaler, interns do not merely observe; you will write code that operates in production. This is a glimpse into what engineering will be like in 2025, and you will learn from engineers who are building it every day.
- You will design, build, and deploy software features utilizing a modern AI-native development workflow. This entails working with cutting-edge tools that are redefining the engineering landscape today—such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and agentic coding assistants that empower you to work more efficiently.

