Senior Staff Software Engineer

Palo Alto Networks; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks in Hyderabad, India seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. You will leverage Python, AI-driven development tools, and AWS services in an agile in-office environment to deliver impactful features.

Join a team focused on security, reliability, and cutting-edge technology, collaborating across disciplines to solve complex problems while adhering to engineering standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering.
• 5+ years hands-on Python development experience.
• Experience using AI-driven development tools for code generation and debugging.
• Proficiency in architecting scalable, cost-optimized AWS solutions (Lambda, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, RDS, CloudFront).
• Knowledge of other cloud platforms (Azure/GCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable enterprise applications from conception to production in an agile environment.
• Leverage advanced AI tools and agents to accelerate development, including prompt engineering, automated code reviews, refactoring, and comprehensive unit testing.
• Implement sophisticated cybersecurity mechanisms to ensure the integrity and robustness of cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an in-office environment to define, design, and deliver impactful features.

Skills

Python

AI tools usage

Unit testing

AWS cloud

Serverless CDK

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering

Tools

AWS Lambda

OpenSearch

DynamoDB

RDS

CloudFront

AWS CDK

Serverless framework

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.

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 are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

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.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable enterprise applications from conception to production within an agile environment.
• Leverage advanced AI tools and agents to accelerate development, including prompt engineering, automated code reviews, refactoring, and comprehensive unit testing.
• Implement sophisticated cybersecurity mechanisms to ensure the integrity and robustness of cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an in-office environment to define, design, and deliver impactful features.

Requirements And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering related field
• 5+ years of extensive hands-on experience in Python, combined with a commitment to employing best practices and efficient development techniques leveraging AI tools.
• Expert in leveraging AI-driven development tools to automate code generation, perform intelligent debugging, and ensure code compliance with engineering standards.
• Proficiency in architecting and deploying scalable, cost-optimized solutions utilizing core AWS services, including Lambda, OpenSearch, DynamoDB, RDS, and CloudFront.
• Ability to architect fault-tolerant, and highly available systems on AWS using AWS CDK / Serverless framework
• Having knowledge on one of the public cloud platforms (e.g. Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus

Qualifications

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.