Director of Data Engineering
Zscaler
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Role
We are looking for a Director of Data Engineering to join our team. This is a Hybrid (Ramat Gan) role, reporting to the VP Engineering - Lakehouse in the Exposure Management & Security Operations department. In this role, you will lead multiple data engineering teams driving the strategy, architecture, and operation of a high-scale, multi-tenant cybersecurity data platform.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Manage and mentor engineering managers and technical leads while aligning platform strategy with company goals and cross-functional partners
- Engineer, maintain, and scale core data pipelines and data platform infrastructure, designing reliable ETL and ELT flows across databases, APIs, event streams, business systems, and data lakes
- Oversee platform reliability, cost optimization, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise-grade observability
- Build scalable data solutions for internal teams as well as external, user-facing products
- Partner with business teams, product stakeholders, and support teams to transform data needs into robust self-serve analytics and AI-assisted insights
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You act like an owner, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution while taking deep personal accountability for outcomes.
- You are a pragmatic builder who balances technical excellence with rapid delivery, unafraid to roll up your sleeves to build initial versions.
- You are data-driven, leveraging analytics and evidence over assumptions to uncover truth and guide strategic decisions.
- You think at scale, connecting day-to-day initiatives to global organizational goals while building sustainable processes designed for growth.
- You are resilient and adaptable, maintaining composure and focus through changing conditions and high-pressure situations.
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
- 7+ years of experience in data engineering, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role
- Strong background in data analysis, data visualization, and ETL/ELT pipeline orchestration
- Mastery of distributed systems, cloud data architecture, and orchestration frameworks
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights for business leaders
- Experience in B2B, SaaS companies
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Deep experience with multi-tenant data platforms on large scale data sets
- Experience with modern query engines such as Snowflake, BigQuery, Trino, or Spark
- Security domain and cybersecurity data experience
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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.
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