Palo Alto Networks

Senior principal software Engineer

Palo Alto Networks$150K — $180K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in modern C++ development with a record of delivering enterprise-level software.
  • Deep expertise in system design and architectural patterns for high-performance infrastructure.
  • Proactive and goal-oriented mindset with strong ownership and problem-solving skills.
  • Elite analytical and debugging abilities in complex, multi-threaded environments.
  • Exceptional communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Robust experience with agentic development and AI tools, along with deep knowledge of security principles like OWASP and protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and innovate enterprise-grade features for the SIA RDP product, focusing on quality, scalability, and security.
  • Lead the implementation of resilient, distributed software components that are mission-critical.
  • Collaborate with architects and product management to define technical roadmaps and integrate security solutions.
  • Mentor senior engineers to promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of software enhancements to ensure operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Eligible for immigration sponsorship.
  • Access to robust employee benefits including stock options and performance bonuses.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in security and software engineering.
  • Supportive company culture prioritizing team collaboration and innovation.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

About the Role

Idira Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA) for RDP provides secure, brokered Remote Desktop access to Windows servers without exposing credentials or opening inbound network access.

We are searching for a **highly motivated, visionary Senior Principal Software Engineer** to join the SIA RDP team. In this role, you will be a technical cornerstone of a highly talented, cross-functional development team of developers, architects, and QA engineers operating in a fast-paced, agile environment. We are looking for an individual who demonstrates world-class professional skills, a collaborative team-player mentality, and an unwavering drive to always strive for excellence in securing critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Architect & Innovate: Drive the architectural vision, complex and robust system design, and end-to-end delivery of enterprise-grade features and enhancements for the SIA RDP product, ensuring unparalleled standards of quality, scalability, and security.

Technical Leadership:Lead the implementation of highly resilient, distributed, and mission-critical software components.

Strategic Collaboration:Partner closely with architects, product management, and cross-functional stakeholders to define the technical roadmap and implement cutting-edge security solutions.

Mentorship & Culture:Mentor and coach senior engineers and team members, fostering a high-performance culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.

Qualifications

Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in modern C++ development (with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-level software).

System Design: Deep expertise in complex and robust system design, architectural patterns, and building low-level, high-performance infrastructure.

Mindset: A highly motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented professional with a strong sense of ownership and a passion for solving highly ambiguous problems.

Analytical Skills: Elite analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills in complex, multi-threaded, or distributed environments.

Communication: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities, with the knack for translating complex technical concepts for both engineering teams and executive stakeholders.

Must have knowledge

Robust experience with agentic development

Proven knowledge in AI tools

Deep knowledge of security principles (OWASP, encryption, protocols, and authentication methods such as LDAP, Radius, SAML, OIDC).

Experience with AWS or other major cloud platforms, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development.

Working experience with Python for tooling, automation, or scripting.

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure tools (Jenkins, Git, Artifactory, Terraform).

Familiarity with Agile methodologies, JIRA, and leading Scrum practices at scale.

Qualifications

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.

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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
NASDAQ

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