Principal Software Engineer

Palo Alto Networks; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a highly experienced software engineer to join their team in London. The role focuses on Workload Identity, a challenging area in software development involving networking, security, and cloud.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software development, particularly in Golang, and have experience leading teams and mentoring others. This is a unique opportunity for driven individuals looking to make a significant impact in cybersecurity.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is pivotal in our workplace culture as we pursue innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong software development background including design, architecture, implementation, and testing.
• Experience solving problems at enterprise scale, performance and quality standards.
• Experience leading a software development team and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software to solve Workload Identity challenges.
• Develop, shape, lead, mentor, and collaborate with a close-knit team.
• Act as the team’s technical lead, guiding implementation.

Skills

Software development

Golang

Networking

Security

Cloud computing

Kubernetes

Encryption

PKI

JWT

SPIFFE

Job description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting‑edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real‑world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real‑time problem‑solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced, curious and driven software engineer to join a growing area of our business. Workload Identity presents a huge opportunity to change the way that communication between services is secured. It is also a challenging area which touches on many different foundational pieces of modern software development – networking, security, authorization, SDKs, cloud, Kubernetes and much more. We are looking for a high‑performing engineer with broad experience across security, networking, cloud and more, ideally with specific experience related to the area of Workload Identity. This role has a lot of scope for growth, and will require being adaptable as we move through the product development lifecycle and grow the team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software to solve Workload Identity challenges, from prototyping to production, and including client and server.
• Develop, shape, lead, mentor, and collaborate with a close‑knit team.
• Work with stakeholders (internal and external) to discuss ideas, present work that has been done, discuss priorities and options. In particular bring the technical point of view on what is possible and what is easier or harder.
• Act as the team’s technical lead, splitting up work for others and guiding them through implementation.

Qualifications

• Strong software development background including design, architecture, implementation, and testing.
• Knowledge of software development in Golang.
• Advanced knowledge/experience in some/all of networking, security, cloud, Kubernetes, encryption, PKI, JWT, SPIFFE.
• Experience solving problems at enterprise scale, performance and quality standards.
• Experience leading a software development team and mentoring others (with or without line management experience).
• Experience in product development and working with product managers and field teams.
• Above all else we are looking for someone to bring their unique skills and experience. If this challenge appeals to you then please apply and tell us about your strengths, even if they don’t align with those listed here.

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [e-mail].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.