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PostedJan 15, 2026
SourceZscaler
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FULL TIME
Work Style
On-site
About Zscaler
Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity.
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 champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their 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 to help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Analyst, R&D Strategy & Operations to join our R&D Analytics & Insights team. This role is hybrid and based in our San Jose, CA or Bellevue, WA office three days a week, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Engineering Strategy, Planning & Analytics. Our Engineering team built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we continue to scale. You will bring your vision and passion to a team of experts who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
Evaluate engineering operations, identify excellence metrics, and deliver executive-ready, actionable insights to engineering leadership to produce business results
Lead R&D business operations including headcount planning, budget allocation, SaaS spend tracking and optimization, and scenario modeling
Analyze investment asks and new initiatives by building governance around success metrics and developing ROI frameworks to drive measurement at scale
Perform structured analysis across the Software Development LifeCycle to generate insights, pinpoint process bottlenecks, and enable Engineering Systems to drive measurable improvements
Partner with engineering leaders to evaluate key metrics, proactively identify risks, and recommend strategic changes to ensure successful outcomes
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. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, 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 are obsessed with your own development, 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)
3+ years of management consulting experience or 4+ years in SaaS, Engineering, or Business Operations with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Structured problem-solving skills with the ability to define and pursue next steps amid ambiguity and maintain high attention to detail
Expert level data analytics and transformation skills, specifically SQL and advanced Excel or Sheets, with proficiency in data validation and metric governance
Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, spend optimization, and scenario planning
Familiarity with developer pain points within the modern SaaS SecDevOps stack, such as GitHub, GitLab, CI/CD, testing, or Jira
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Advanced technical skills in Alteryx, Python, or R for analysis along with experience in dbt or data quality tooling
Deep familiarity with ROI frameworks, measurement design, and business case development
Demonstrable experience with an AI-enabled workstyle, strong stakeholder management, and executive presence
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.
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:
Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, 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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