Principal Backend Engineer - Cloud Security & AI/ML

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 237,500; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is looking for a Senior Engineer to design and build distributed backend services for their Prisma Access platform. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies to optimize cloud security operations and implementing machine learning concepts. With a minimum of 8 years' experience, candidates should have strong programming skills in languages such as Go, Python, or Java, alongside knowledge in cloud infrastructure. The position offers a competitive salary in the range of $200,000 to $225,000 annually, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of proven experience in software engineering.
• Experience building complex, large scale SaaS solutions.
• Professional level knowledge of security principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and develop software features for cloud deployment.
• Integrate targeted ML/AI concepts into cloud security operations.
• Guide testing of critical components and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Proficient problem solving

Understanding of data structures and algorithms

Knowledge of Go, Python, or Java

Experience with Cloud Provider Infrastructure

Strong understanding of microservices

Education

B.S, M.S or PhD in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Cloudformation

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is looking for a Senior Engineer to design and build distributed backend services for their Prisma Access platform. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies to optimize cloud security operations and implementing machine learning concepts. With a minimum of 8 years' experience, candidates should have strong programming skills in languages such as Go, Python, or Java, alongside knowledge in cloud infrastructure. The position offers a competitive salary in the range of $200,000 to $225,000 annually, depending on qualifications.