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Technical Writer

Zscaler is universally recognized as the leader in zero trust.

Zscaler

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 100k-125k USD

United States only

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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 a Technical Writer to join the Technical Publications department. This is a remote role, reporting to the Manager, Technical Publications. You will help deliver a growing portfolio of capabilities in threat prevention and business enablement by turning complex technical information into clear, effective documentation. Join us to make your mark on the planning and product roadmap at the forefront of the world’s cloud security leader.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

  • Translate complex technical information into high-quality documentation and UI text—including release notes, tooltips, and error messages—tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Enhance documentation usability and clarity by integrating strategic graphics, illustrations, and visual aids
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with SMEs in Engineering, Field Support, Sales, and Product Marketing to ensure technical accuracy and content relevance
  • Drive user experience by establishing documentation standards, style guides, and terminology to ensure consistency across all platforms
  • Lead and mentor the technical writing team while overseeing project scheduling and management to ensure the timely delivery of all documentation initiatives

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)

  • U.S. citizen with 3+ years of technical writing experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field (certifications included)
  • Demonstrated leadership through mentoring and the ability to influence cross-functional teams and project outcomes without formal authority
  • Technical expertise in REST API documentation, with deep hands-on proficiency in OpenAPI Specification (Swagger) and JSON
  • Advanced workflow management using JIRA and Confluence to track, manage, and deliver documentation projects
  • Strategic, audience-centric approach to content, ensuring all documentation is written in direct context with the target user's specific needs and technical level

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience in writing online help, knowledge base articles, and working in Agile environments
  • Familiarity with network and/or cloud security, web-based or mobile products
  • Hands-on experience with HTML5/CSS

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.

Base Pay Range
$100,000—$125,000 USD

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 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.

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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Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Salary

Salary: 100k-125k USD

Education

Bachelor degree

Experience

3 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

About Zscaler

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Zscaler is universally recognized as the leader in zero trust. Leveraging the largest security cloud on the planet, Zscaler anticipates, secures, and simplifies the experience of doing business for the world's most established companies.

Our Values

  • Teamwork: We celebrate people for their diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and are able to respectfully disagree and move forward as one team. We are open-minded and work towards the best solution in the interest of Zscaler. We all succeed when the company succeeds.

  • Open Communication: We are approachable and transparent, and strive for integrity in everything we say and do. We communicate with positive intent, celebrate each other's successes, rise to meet challenges, and listen with empathy. At Zscaler, we feel safe to express our true selves and are empowered to engage in difficult conversations where needed.

  • Passion: We find our purpose and invest in continuous learning to master our craft. We are resourceful and determined to be the best while staying humble and grounded. We have the conviction to do what’s right and remove obstacles in our pursuit of excellence.

  • Innovation: We are creative and solve complicated problems by thinking beyond conventional and predictable methods; we believe that no outcome is impossible. We are willing to take risks and fail fast to learn.

  • Customer Obsession: We go above and beyond what is expected to delight our customers. We are passionate about understanding our customers’ challenges to better solve them. We forge lasting relationships with our customers by going beyond the transactional to build mutual trust.

Employee benefits

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Employee referral program

Referral bonus of $2,500 or more.

Disability insurance

We'll cover your disability insurance.

Company meals

Free lunch provided, as well as free snacks.

Life insurance

Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and life insurance.

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