Lead Firewall Security Engineer – Layer 7 & Identity

Palo Alto Networks Unit 42; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 is seeking an experienced software engineer to innovate, design, and develop new security features in next-generation firewalls, focusing on Layer 7 identity and inspection. You will collaborate with multi-functional teams throughout the software development cycle.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field, with 12+ years of software engineering experience, strong proficiency in C and C++ on Unix-based platforms, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. in CS or related field with 12+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ on Unix-based platforms.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Innovate, design, and develop new security features in next-gen firewalls focusing on Layer 7 identity and inspection.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams throughout the software development cycle.

Skills

C

C++

Unix

Networking

TCP/IP

TLS

L4-L7 Protocols

Web Proxies

Software Development

Agile Practices

AI

Performance Optimization

Security

Debugging

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Master's in Computer Science or related field

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 is seeking an experienced software engineer to innovate, design, and develop new security features in next-generation firewalls, focusing on Layer 7 identity and inspection. You will collaborate with multi-functional teams throughout the software development cycle.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field, with 12+ years of software engineering experience, strong proficiency in C and C++ on Unix-based platforms, and a