Sales Engineer - France
- Level
- Senior
- Work type
- Remote · France only
Not stated in the posting: salary, visa.
Open. First seen 2 October 2026.
About the role
Zscaler's standard text
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 Sales Engineer to join our team. This is a France, Paris (Remote) role, reporting to the Sales Engineering Manager in the Sales Engineering department. You will act as a pivotal technical partner, presenting the Zscaler cloud security platform to prospective customers and translating complex goals into enticing, relevant recommendations. Your mission is to serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through their transformational journeys with deep technical expertise and strategic vision.
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
- Act as a trusted advisor to 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
- 5+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Solutions Consultant
- Knowledge of enterprise network or cloud security technologies
- Experience working with Value Selling Methodologies as well as collaborating with sales to identify, qualify, and scope opportunities while delivering presentations, demos, and proof of concept engagements
- Fluency in French
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience positioning AI-driven threat intelligence, automated policy enforcement, or AI security frameworks to enterprise clients
- Cloud Platform and other relevant certifications such as CISSP or CCNP
- Technical experience in SASE, Proxy technology, Cybersecurity, IPS, DLP, CASB, or CNAPP
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Zscaler's standard text
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.
Zscaler's standard text
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.
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Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.
Zscaler's standard text
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.
What this role asks for
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The team: EMEA Field Sales HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 13 open in EMEA Field Sales. 3 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in April: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Zero Trust (13 of 13), Cisco (9 of 13), Cybersecurity (9 of 13), Generative AI (4 of 13), LLM (4 of 13)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Sales Engineer - UK posted Oct 14
- Senior Sales Engineer - UK posted Oct 12
- Senior Sales Engineer posted Oct 8
- Sales Engineering Manager - France posted Sep 18
- Principal Sales Engineer posted Sep 18
- Sales Engineer - UK posted Sep 3
- Sales Engineer posted Aug 10
- Transformation Architect - NEUR posted Aug 10
- Senior Sales Engineer - Germany posted Jul 26
- Senior Sales Engineer - BeLux posted Jul 7
- Senior Sales Engineer - Public Sector posted Jun 24
- Senior Sales Engineer, Public Sector - Germany posted Apr 10
From the team and dates on Zscaler's own job board.
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