Architect, Software Development (Layer 7 Security & Proxy)
San Jose · Santa Clara · USD 217,000-310,000 · 15+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Sep 24, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 15+ years experience
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- San Jose · Santa Clara
- Salary
- USD 217,000-310,000 · Base salary
About the role
- We are looking for an Architect, Software Development (Layer 7 Security & Proxy) to join our team.
- This architect role is essential to provide technical leadership for the ZIA proxy architecture, with a strong focus on advanced Layer 7 protocols and SSL inspection.
- Ultimately, this role is critical for supporting and accelerating the delivery of key proxy roadmap features on a strong and scalable foundation.
Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end QUIC/HTTP/3 and HTTP/2 proxy and TLS/SSL architecture in ZIA
- Define and evolve ZIA proxy architecture
- Partner with Product Management and engineering on solution design, trade-offs, and end-to-end delivery of core ZIA functionality
- Establish reference architectures and design patterns for ZIA components and integrations
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural governance across virtual and product teams
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
- 15+ years of experience of total experience and proven experience in designing and implementing networking security software and public clouds infrastructure
- Deep understanding of Proxies, HTTP/2, QUIC, TCP/IP, TLS/DTLS and SSL proxies
- Proficient in C language
- Demonstrated success in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting high-throughput, low-latency network security products
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Preferred qualifications
- Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
- Mastery of TCP/IP, DNS, Http(s), VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN), NAT, and load balancing
- Knowledge of BSD/Linux operating systems, virtualization technologies, and DPDK or similar kernel bypass techniques
Benefits
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks
Workplace
- Hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days a week in the Santa Clara, CA office
Skills
- QUIC
- HTTP/3
- HTTP/2
- TLS
- SSL
- TCP/IP
- DTLS
- C
- DNS
- VPN
- IPSec
- SSL VPN
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- NAT
- BSD/Linux
- DPDK
