Lead Layer-7 Security Engineer, Cloud Data Path

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking experienced engineers to design and develop device identity and other security features for the next-generation firewalls. You will collaborate with product management to translate user requirements into robust software solutions.

You will work on high-performance networking software, leveraging C under Linux, with Go and Python familiarity, and contribute across the full software development lifecycle in a dynamic, security-focused team.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C programming under Linux; Go and Python experience preferred.
• Experience with multi-threaded, distributed, high-performance software design.
• Experience with TCP/IP networking software development.
• Experience with Redis or NoSQL databases preferred.
• Willingness to leverage AI to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• 7+ years in security or networking industry.

Responsibilities

• Innovate, design, develop and improve the Next-Generation Firewall, focusing on device identity solutions.
• Own and be responsible for critical components in the Next-Generation Firewall system.
• Deliver features and improvements in high quality and performance.
• Collaborate with product management, QA and field support across the SDLC.

Skills

C programming under Linux

Go

Python

Multi-threaded programming

TCP/IP networking

AI for productivity

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

Redis

NoSQL databases

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking experienced engineers to design and develop device identity and other security features for the next-generation firewalls. You will collaborate with product management to translate user requirements into robust software solutions.

You will work on high-performance networking software, leveraging C under Linux, with Go and Python familiarity, and contribute across the full software development lifecycle in a dynamic, security-focused team.