Senior Specialist Sales Engineer

About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise , we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. 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 value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity. Role We are looking for a Senior Specialist Sales Engineer to join our team. This is a hybrid role based in Mumbai, reporting to the Solutions Specialist Director within Global Speciality Sales. As a member of the Core GTM Team, you will serve as the lead technical expert for Data Security in your region. You will partner closely with your Account Executive team and Core Sales teams to demonstrate product value while collaborating with Product and Engineering to drive continuous innovation. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) Provide technical expertise and strategic advice to enterprise customers Take total ownership of the technical sales cycle and associated processes Independently deliver high-impact sales pitches, technical demonstrations, and whiteboard presentations Who You Are (Success Profile) 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. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact. You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and never stop developing yourself, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose. You are a positive force. You approach hard problems with constructive energy and a 'can-do' spirit that is contagious, inspiring your team to stay focused on the solution. You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team. What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical experience as a Sales Engineer or systems integrator Significant experience in Pre-Sales roles, including a focus on selling security or networking solutions in value-based direct sales or high-touch environments Technical proficiency in Data Protection and web-related technologies Proven ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, collaborating with the broader GTM team to promote and support the Data Security business line What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Experience working with Zscaler or competitive solutions within the Data Protectio