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Product Specialist roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category. These programs support hands-on product training with U.S. host employers across technology, manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors, with placements typically running up to 18 months.
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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 Principal Product Specialist for the Zero Trust Browser team to join our Product Management team. This role offers flexible location options however needs to be available Eastern time, including onsite or hybrid at our San Jose office, or remote within the USA, reporting to the Director, Product Management. You will provide technical leadership for Zscaler’s Zero Trust Browser solutions, owning product success throughout the sales lifecycle. You will serve as a thought leader for browser-layer security architecture and strategy while partnering with sales and engineering to drive technical wins and product enhancements for our Zero Trust Browser offerings.
What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)
- Provide technical leadership for Zscaler’s Zero Trust Browser solutions, owning product success and architectural strategy throughout the sales lifecycle
- Lead in-person and virtual meetings with customer executives and practitioners to provide executive-level overviews of Zscaler’s browser security strategy and deep-dive technical workshops
- Articulate the value of browser-layer security controls, including threat monitoring, attack prevention, in-browser DLP, secure private application access, and Privileged Remote Access (PRA)
- Develop technical collateral, including best practice guides, proof-of-value (POV) test plans, demo assets, and reference architectures to support internal teams and customer presentations
- Conduct and support POVs, technical evaluations, and initial deployments, helping customers validate architecture, policy design, and operational fit for Zero Trust Browser use cases
- Troubleshoot and debug customer issues across evaluations and deployments, partnering closely with Engineering, Support, and Customer Success teams to drive timely resolution
- Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing to drive product enhancements based on direct customer feedback, competitive insights, and market trends
- Act as a post-sales subject matter expert for Customer Success and Deployment teams to help ensure successful technical implementation, adoption, and ongoing customer success
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You thrive in ambiguity. You are 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 toward challenges because you are laser-focused on finding solutions, knowing that solving 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 committed to 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)
- 7+ years of professional experience in product management, presales, product specialization, or professional services within the infrastructure technology or cybersecurity industry
- Deep technical domain expertise in browser security, Zero Trust architecture, private application access, privileged access use cases, and modern web security controls
- Strong understanding of Internet and security protocols, including HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, and secure access patterns for web and private applications
- Proven track record of developing technical collateral and supporting go-to-market initiatives that drive successful sales outcomes
- Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical practitioners and executive leadership
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, and customer-facing teams
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Deep Zscaler hands-on experience and product knowledge across Zero Trust Browser, ZIA, ZPA, Zscaler Client Connector, and Privileged Remote Access capabilities
- Experience with browser extensions, browser-layer telemetry, in-browser DLP, and controls that secure user activity across SaaS, web, and private applications
- Strong understanding of secure private application access and privileged resource access use cases in enterprise environments
- Extensive experience in networking concepts and modern identity and access management (IAM) frameworks
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
$164,500—$235,000 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.
Benefits
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.
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.
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 Principal Product Specialist for the Zero Trust Browser team to join our Product Management team. This role offers flexible location options however needs to be available Eastern time, including onsite or hybrid at our San Jose office, or remote within the USA, reporting to the Director, Product Management. You will provide technical leadership for Zscaler’s Zero Trust Browser solutions, owning product success throughout the sales lifecycle. You will serve as a thought leader for browser-layer security architecture and strategy while partnering with sales and engineering to drive technical wins and product enhancements for our Zero Trust Browser offerings.
What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)
- Provide technical leadership for Zscaler’s Zero Trust Browser solutions, owning product success and architectural strategy throughout the sales lifecycle
- Lead in-person and virtual meetings with customer executives and practitioners to provide executive-level overviews of Zscaler’s browser security strategy and deep-dive technical workshops
- Articulate the value of browser-layer security controls, including threat monitoring, attack prevention, in-browser DLP, secure private application access, and Privileged Remote Access (PRA)
- Develop technical collateral, including best practice guides, proof-of-value (POV) test plans, demo assets, and reference architectures to support internal teams and customer presentations
- Conduct and support POVs, technical evaluations, and initial deployments, helping customers validate architecture, policy design, and operational fit for Zero Trust Browser use cases
- Troubleshoot and debug customer issues across evaluations and deployments, partnering closely with Engineering, Support, and Customer Success teams to drive timely resolution
- Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing to drive product enhancements based on direct customer feedback, competitive insights, and market trends
- Act as a post-sales subject matter expert for Customer Success and Deployment teams to help ensure successful technical implementation, adoption, and ongoing customer success
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You thrive in ambiguity. You are 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 toward challenges because you are laser-focused on finding solutions, knowing that solving 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 committed to 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)
- 7+ years of professional experience in product management, presales, product specialization, or professional services within the infrastructure technology or cybersecurity industry
- Deep technical domain expertise in browser security, Zero Trust architecture, private application access, privileged access use cases, and modern web security controls
- Strong understanding of Internet and security protocols, including HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, and secure access patterns for web and private applications
- Proven track record of developing technical collateral and supporting go-to-market initiatives that drive successful sales outcomes
- Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical practitioners and executive leadership
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, and customer-facing teams
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Deep Zscaler hands-on experience and product knowledge across Zero Trust Browser, ZIA, ZPA, Zscaler Client Connector, and Privileged Remote Access capabilities
- Experience with browser extensions, browser-layer telemetry, in-browser DLP, and controls that secure user activity across SaaS, web, and private applications
- Strong understanding of secure private application access and privileged resource access use cases in enterprise environments
- Extensive experience in networking concepts and modern identity and access management (IAM) frameworks
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
$164,500—$235,000 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.
Benefits
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.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Product Specialist
Frame your training plan around product workflows
Your DS-2019 requires a detailed training plan tied to specific product competencies. Map your proposed activities to phases like product lifecycle management, user research, and cross-functional coordination so the designated sponsor can approve a credible program structure.
Verify your J-1 category before contacting employers
Current students typically qualify under the Intern category, while early-career professionals with a degree and some work experience fall under Trainee. Misidentifying your category creates delays because the host employer's training plan template differs between the two.
Search Migrate Mate for hosts with J-1 track records
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers that have posted roles compatible with J-1 exchange visitors. Targeting companies already familiar with the host-employer obligations saves significant back-and-forth during the offer stage.
Confirm the 2-year home residency requirement applies to you
Some Product Specialist trainees funded by their home government or working in skills-shortage fields face a 2-year home residency requirement before changing status. Check your DS-2019 carefully and factor this into your longer-term U.S. career planning.
Ask the host employer to name a supervisory contact
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or CIEE require a named on-site supervisor at the host company to approve and monitor your training plan. Confirm this person's title and availability before your offer letter is finalized to avoid processing delays.
Align your product background with O*NET occupation codes
Designated sponsors use O*NET occupation profiles to validate that your background matches the proposed training role. Pull the Product Specialist profile from O*NET and use its task and skill language directly in your resume and training plan documentation.
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Find Product Specialist JobsProduct Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Product Specialist roles?
Most Product Specialist positions fall under the Trainee category, which covers foreign nationals with a degree and at least one year of relevant work experience outside the U.S. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program and the role is part of your curriculum, the Intern category may apply instead. The designated sponsor organization, not the host employer, makes the final category determination based on your qualifications and the training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Product Specialist position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT. These organizations issue your DS-2019 form and are legally responsible for monitoring your exchange program. The company where you work is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. Your employment offer comes from the host, but your J-1 status depends on the designated sponsor's approval of your training plan.
How long can I work as a Product Specialist on a J-1 Trainee visa?
The J-1 Trainee category allows placements of up to 18 months. Extensions beyond that period are not available within the same category, so you'd need to depart or transition to another visa status. Your DS-2019 will specify your program end date, and your authorized stay is tied to that date. Factor this ceiling into your negotiations with the host employer when discussing project scope and responsibilities.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Product Specialist?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Product Specialist roles at companies that have experience working with J-1 exchange visitors. Many employers are unfamiliar with the host-employer obligations required by designated sponsors, so targeting companies already in that ecosystem shortens the approval timeline. Avoid assuming that any company willing to hire you internationally is automatically set up to serve as a J-1 host.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement affect Product Specialist trainees?
It can, depending on your nationality, your home country's government funding, and whether your field appears on the State Department's skills list. If the requirement applies, you must return to your home country for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa categories or applying for a green card. Your DS-2019 will note whether the requirement has been imposed, so review that section carefully before accepting a host employer's offer.
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