AI-Driven SDET Leader for Cloud QA & Automation

Palo Alto Networks; California (MO); On-site; USD 156,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a highly motivated AI‑savvy Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Strata Cloud Manager QA team. You will lead automation efforts for a scalable, multi‑tenant public cloud platform that manages devices in physical, virtual, or container form factors.

Collaboration and leadership are essential to deliver high‑quality software. The role emphasizes AI‑based testing tools, REST API/UI automation, and strong communication within a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience in writing test plans and test cases with a strong understanding of SDET methodologies, tools, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of test automation methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Experience developing test automation for REST APIs using Python/Pytest; UI automation/testing with Selenium/JavaScript/Playwright.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• AI champion with track record of autonomous testing systems or AI-powered QA tools.
• Experience testing Cloud Management platforms; building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines; familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking and cloud security; familiarity with Active Directories and Cloud Directories.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a technical field.
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience as a Software Developer/SDET/Software Test Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver high-quality automated tests for a scalable multi-tenant public cloud solution.
• Build/maintain test automation for REST APIs and UI; leverage Python, Pytest, Selenium/Playwright.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure robust software quality across cloud management platforms.

Skills

Test planning

Test automation

Python

Pytest

Selenium

Playwright

Programming languages

AI testing

Cloud CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

Networking

Cloud security

Communication

Collaboration

10+ years experience

Education

BS or MS in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

GitLab

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a highly motivated AI‑savvy Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Strata Cloud Manager QA team. You will lead automation efforts for a scalable, multi‑tenant public cloud platform that manages devices in physical, virtual, or container form factors.

Collaboration and leadership are essential to deliver high‑quality software. The role emphasizes AI‑based testing tools, REST API/UI automation, and strong communication within a fast‑paced