Senior Staff Engineer Software (Prisma Access) - NetSec

Palo Alto Networks; Pune City; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Pune is looking for a Senior Staff Engineer Software to design and implement scalable software solutions on their next-generation security platform. The role requires proficiency in C/C++, a strong understanding of Linux and networking concepts, and collaborative spirit. Ideal candidates should have 5-9 years of relevant experience in software development.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in developing data-plane applications.
• Proficiency in C/C++ with an emphasis on Linux.
• In-depth understanding of networking concepts and TCP/IP stack.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement highly scalable software features.
• Work with development and quality assurance groups for quality.
• Optimize and tune systems software for cloud operation.

Skills

C/C++ programming languages

Debugging skills

Collaboration and communication skills

Job description

Senior Staff Engineer Software (Prisma Access) - NetSec

Prisma Access (formally GlobalProtect Cloud Service) provides protection straight from the cloud to make access to the cloud secure. It combines the connectivity and security you need and delivers it everywhere you need it. Using cutting-edge public and private cloud technologies extending the next-generation security protection to all cloud services, customers on-premise remote networks and mobile users.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver next-generation technologies within our Prisma Access team. We want passionate engineers who love to code and build great products. Engineers who bring new ideas in all facets of software development. We are looking for leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to solve problems at every level. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.

Your Impact

• Design, develop and implement highly scalable software features and infrastructure on our next-generation security platform ready for cloud native deployment from inception to completion
• Work with different development and quality assurance groups to achieve the best quality - You accomplish this by being hands-on, creating tools, processes, and systems that produce transparency, alignment, and direction
• Profile, optimize and tune systems software (management/control/dataplane) for efficient cloud operation
• Work with DevOps and the Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues
• Work with other software development team to apply PanOS features on Prisma Access

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 5-9 years of experience in developing data-plane applications
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages, with a strong emphasis on Linux
• Strong data structures/algorithms & debugging
• Experience with building applications in the cloud
• Experience developing modules based on the network stack, OSI and TCP/IP models L4 - L7
• Nice to have hands-on programming experience in Python and Go
• In-depth understanding of Operating System principles and OS like Linux/Unix
• In-depth understanding of networking concepts and TCP/IP stack, TLS
• Exposure to building Microservices
• Enjoys working with many different teams with strong collaboration and communication skills
• Solid foundation in design, data structures, and algorithms, and strong analytical and debugging skills

Additional Information

The team and company values emphasize collaboration, learning, and inclusion. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.