Palo Alto Networks

Principal Engineer Software - Frontend (Machine Identity Management)

Palo Alto Networks$147K — $237K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in frontend software engineering
  • Strong proficiency in modern frameworks, particularly React and TypeScript
  • Experience designing and scaling user-facing applications on complex distributed systems
  • Knowledge of API development and consumption, specifically REST and GraphQL
  • Ability to define frontend architecture with an emphasis on performance and usability
  • Experience in developing reusable UI components and design systems
  • Familiarity with CI/CD practices and frontend testing methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of scalable frontend applications using React and TypeScript
  • Develop data-rich interfaces to visualize system states and workflows
  • Collaborate with backend teams to define and consume APIs accurately
  • Define and evolve frontend architecture for optimized performance and clarity
  • Drive the creation of reusable UI components that ensure design consistency
  • Translate complex technical workflows into user-friendly experiences
  • Proactively troubleshoot frontend performance issues in data-heavy contexts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Flexible work arrangements and remote work options
  • Participation in employee stock purchase programs
  • Access to a diverse and inclusive work environment
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our Machine Identity Management CyberArk team, focused on building and scaling frontend experiences that enable visibility, control, and orchestration of machine identities.

In this role, you will lead the design and architecture of frontend systems that sit on top of complex distributed platforms. You will shape how high-volume, real-time and near real-time system data is surfaced, enabling users to understand, manage, and act on machine identity workflows at scale.

This role is ideal for engineers who thrive at the intersection of frontend architecture, platform thinking, and complex system visualization, and who want to drive consistency and clarity across product surfaces.

What You'll Do
  • Lead the design and architecture of scalable frontend systems supporting machine identity workflows and control plane experiences
  • Define and evolve frontend standards, patterns, and reusable components across the organization
  • Build and optimize data-intensive interfaces that reflect real-time system state and complex distributed workflows
  • Partner with backend and platform teams to shape API design, data contracts, and system interactions
  • Translate complex technical systems into intuitive, high-clarity user experiences
  • Drive frontend performance strategy, including state management, rendering efficiency, and data handling at scale
  • Establish and improve frontend development practices, testing strategies, and CI/CD workflows
  • Act as a technical leader and mentor, influencing frontend direction across teams


Qualifications
  • 8+ years of frontend or full-stack software development experience
  • Strong experience building modern frontend applications using React and TypeScript
  • Deep understanding of frontend architecture, including state management, performance optimization, and component design
  • Experience building data-intensive, workflow-driven, or control plane user interfaces
  • Experience working with distributed systems (consuming complex backend services and APIs)
  • Ability to translate complex system behavior into clear, usable UI
  • Proven ability to drive technical direction and influence across teams
  • Strong collaboration skills across engineering, product, and design


Nice to Have
  • Experience with GraphQL and modern API patterns
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Familiarity with identity or security-related systems (PKI, certificates, authentication)


Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$147,000.00 - $237,500.00/yr

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is an American multinational cybersecurity company with headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Its core products are a platform that includes advanced firewalls and cloud-based offerings that extend those firewalls to cover other aspects of security. The company serves over 70,000 organizations in over 150 countries, including 85 of the Fortune 100. It is home to the Unit 42 threat research team and hosts the Ignite cybersecurity conference.
Learn more about Palo Alto Networks
Size
11,870 employees
Market Cap
$42.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$368.2 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+25.7%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
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