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AI DevOps Engineer

United StatesHybridFull Time$140,000–$175,000 /yrPosted 17 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Zscaler is seeking a Remote AI DevOps Engineer to join their Cloud Platform Engineering team. This role focuses on building and operating internal cloud platforms across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Responsibilities include designing and implementing automation for infrastructure provisioning, security, and lifecycle management, integrating AI-assisted tooling, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with multi-cloud infrastructure, Terraform, Python, CI/CD, and Kubernetes, along with a strong curiosity for AI tools. Preferred qualifications include experience with MLOps frameworks, GitOps, and multi-account governance tooling.

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™️ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

Role

We are looking for an AI DevOps Engineer to join our team. This is a Remote within the United States (with a hybrid preference for San Jose, CA) role, reporting to the Manager, IT Cloud Operations in the Cloud Platform Engineering department. Our team builds and operates the internal cloud platform that powers Zscaler's product and corporate infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure. In this role, you will design and ship automation that provisions cloud environments, enforces security baselines, and integrates AI-assisted tooling and agentic workflows to accelerate delivery.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

  • Build and extend Day 1 automation, including infrastructure provisioning pipelines, account vending, golden repo templates, and CI/CD components
  • Build and extend Day 2 automation for lifecycle management, upgrade pipelines, dependency scanning, drift detection, and automated remediation workflows
  • Write and maintain Terraform modules, GitLab CI/CD components, and Python automation to establish the platform's paved road
  • Integrate AI and agentic tooling into operational workflows to reduce manual toil and increase operational consistency
  • Collaborate with Security, IAM, Network, and FinOps teams to translate cross-functional requirements into automated guardrails
  • Who You Are (Success Profile)

  • You thrive in ambiguity. You are comfortable building the path as you walk it, viewing dynamic environments as raw material to build something meaningful.
  • You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action, seamlessly navigating 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 hard problems delivers maximum impact.
  • You are a high-trust collaborator. You embrace a challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback with clarity, respect, and candor.
  • You are a learner. You bring a true growth mindset and actively seek feedback to continuously develop yourself and support your team.
  • What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
  • 5+ years of experience building and operating multi-cloud infrastructure at scale across major cloud platforms
  • Hands-on expertise with Terraform, including module design, state management, and CI-driven workflows
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or equivalent languages
  • Working knowledge of CI/CD pipeline design and Kubernetes operations
  • Understanding of identity federation, secrets management, and least-privilege security patterns
  • What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience with multi-account governance tooling such as AWS Control Tower, Organizations, SCPs, or RCPs
  • Experience with GitOps patterns and automated infrastructure lifecycle tooling such as Renovate, Dependabot, or ArgoCD
  • Experience with MLOps frameworks: kubeflow, ML flow, and model services like Bedrock, Sagemaker, Vertex AI, Gemini Enterprise
  • #LI-Remote #LI-YC2

    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
    $140,000$175,000 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.

    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 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.

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    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.

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