Palo Alto Networks

Sr. Principal Software Engineer (NetSec-PanOS Dev)

Palo Alto Networks$170K — $277K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent field with 15+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on programming experience in Go or Java; proficiency in Python or C is a plus.
  • Proven experience designing and developing high-performance, high-scale distributed software applications in a cloud environment.
  • Strong technical proficiency with cloud technologies like Kafka, PubSub, Data Storage (SQL, Bigtable, Redis, Mongo, BigQuery).
  • Demonstrated expertise in backend development, including REST APIs, databases, and serverless computing.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for end-to-end solution delivery, aligning with product management and QA teams.
  • Design, implement, and troubleshoot robust next-generation cloud security solutions.
  • Drive development of scalable cloud security architecture through hands-on coding and strategic planning.
  • Manage the full product development lifecycle from definition and design to deployment.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, SRE, and Quality Engineering for high-quality security-as-a-service offerings.
  • Simplify complex technical issues for improved end-customer outcomes with customer support teams.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and problem-solving within the engineering team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
  • Retirement plans with company matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Flexible remote work options and a supportive work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Team

Engineering - Our engineering team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating - challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don't shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Job Summary

As a Principal Software Engineer within the Engineering team, you will drive the technical leadership and end-to-end delivery of next-generation cloud security solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and troubleshoot high-scale distributed systems, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our network security architecture. This role offers the opportunity to innovate at the intersection of cloud technology and cybersecurity, delivering impactful security-as-a-service offerings that protect our digital way of life.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership for the end-to-end delivery of solutions, ensuring alignment with cross-functional product management and quality assurance teams.
  • Design, implement, and troubleshoot robust next-generation cloud security solutions to address complex network security challenges.
  • Drive the development of scalable cloud security architecture through hands-on coding and strategic architectural planning.
  • Manage the full product development lifecycle, from definition and design through implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Collaborate proactively with Product Management, SRE, and Quality Engineering to deliver high-quality security-as-a-service offerings to market.
  • Simplify complex technical issues to improve end-customer outcomes by working closely with customer support teams.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving within the engineering organization.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent field with 15+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on programming experience in Go or Java, with additional proficiency in Python or C highly valued.
  • Proven experience designing and developing high-performance, high-scale distributed software applications in a cloud environment.
  • Strong technical proficiency with cloud technologies such as message queue(Kafka/PubSub/Redis), Data Storage(SQL/Bigtable/Redis/Mongo/BigQuery).
  • Demonstrated expertise in backend development, including REST APIs, databases, and serverless computing for distributed cloud applications.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with container orchestration platforms, specifically Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Comprehensive understanding of public cloud design considerations, including microservice architectures, global network infrastructure, and load balancing.
  • Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols and principles.
  • Prior experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS).


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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.

$170,000.00 - $277,000.00/yr

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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