Senior Sales Engineer - Enterprise, Carolinas

Remote - North Carolina, USA; Remote - South Carolina, USA

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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 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites 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.

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About the Position

We are looking for a Senior Sales Engineer to join our team. This is a North Carolina or South Carolina role, reporting to the Sales Engineering Manager for the Americas Field Sales team in the South Enterprise department. You will be responsible for architecting technical solutions that directly address and resolve critical customer pain points. You will serve as a technical advisor throughout the sales cycle, ensuring that Zscaler solutions are perfectly aligned with customer goals and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Creating and delivering technical product presentations to prospective customers where you will promote the value proposition of Zscaler products
• Gathering customer technical requirements to ensure proposed solutions will meet customer goals and needs
• Leading product evaluations and custom product configurations
• Running Proof of Value from start to finish, as the technical and industry expert
• Collaborating and supporting internal Zscaler teams

Requirements

• Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Systems integrator
• Knowledge of network security technologies
• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications including CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSA, CISSP, or CCSP
• Experience working with large enterprise and major accounts
• Demonstrate strong AI fluency by leveraging coding assistants, LLMs, and Generative AI tools to accelerate troubleshooting, solution design, automation, and customer problem-solving, while applying sound technical judgment to validate outputs

We Offer

• Competitive base salary range: $154,875 - $221,250 USD
• Comprehensive benefits program including various health plans, time off plans, parental leave options, retirement options, education reimbursement, and in-office perks
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative environment

About the Company

Zscaler is 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.

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Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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.