Zscaler

Senior Sales Engineer - Germany

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About the role

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.

We are looking for a Senior Sales Engineer to join our team. This is a fully remote role based in Germany, reporting to the Sales Engineering Manager in the Solutions Consulting department. You will be a key technical driver in our mission, presenting the Zscaler cloud security platform to prospective customers and translating their goals into enticing, relevant recommendations. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through their transformational journey while delivering technical victories.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

Present the Zscaler cloud security platform to prospective customers

Set the vision and translate goals into enticing and relevant recommendations

Become the trusted advisor to our clients while aiding their transformational journey

Gather customer technical requirements and promote the value proposition in POV, presentations, and demos

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)

Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain

8+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Systems Integrator with deep knowledge of enterprise network or cloud security technologies

Proficiency with Value Selling Methodologies combined with proven experience partnering with sales to identify opportunities, build territory plans, and deliver proof of concept engagements

Professional fluency in German and experience producing high-impact presentations and demonstrations

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience demonstrating, positioning, or architecting AI-driven threat detection, automated policy generation, or predictive analytics within enterprise cloud security frameworks

Cloud Platform certifications or other relevant credentials such as CISSP or CCNP

Subject matter expertise in SASE, Proxy technology, Cybersecurity, IPS, DLP, CASB, or CNAPP

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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.

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.

Pay Transparency

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

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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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Sales Engineer - Germany role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Zscaler?
  3. Which of Data Analysis, Project Management and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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I am interested in the Senior Sales Engineer - Germany role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, Project Management and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Zscaler needs from this hire.

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