Principal Machine Learning Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bangalore, IND
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Principal
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Category
- Ml / AI
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
- 12+ years of proven success as a Machine Learning Engineer or Data Scientist, leading high-impact projects that leverage ML/AI to solve real-world business problems at scale
- Deep expertise in Python (pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch) and SQL, backed by extensive hands-on experience in feature engineering, rigorous model evaluation, and comprehensive error analysis
- In-depth knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their practical applications, coupled with a proven agility to rapidly learn, evaluate, and adopt emerging technologies
- Outstanding interpersonal and technical communication skills, enabling seamless collaboration and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
Full description
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.
Role
We are looking for a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to join our team. This is a hybrid role based in Bangalore, reporting to the Director, Software Development Engineering in the Exposure Management & Security Operations department
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of advanced machine learning models, mentoring junior team members, and driving strategic AI and data science initiatives. You will have a deep understanding of various stages of an end-to-end Machine Learning project and will be capable of translating business problems into data-driven solutions
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Architect, implement, and evaluate advanced machine learning models and innovative technical solutions directly aligned with strategic business objectives
- Guide and support data science team members through hands-on project direction, technical best practices, and structured professional development
- Partner with cross-functional teams to define project roadmaps and translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights that drive data-informed decision-making
- Champion organization-wide strategic initiatives, proactively identifying high-impact opportunities for process optimization and technological innovation
- Monitor emerging advancements in machine learning and data science, translating state-of-the-art research into practical, high-value applications
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