Principal QA Architect - SD-WAN & Networking Automation

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

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Santa Clara is seeking a Principal SQA Engineer to join their SASE SD-WAN team. The role focuses on validating technologies and contributing to product quality. Candidates should have 8+ years in software quality assurance, strong skills in TCP/IP protocols and automation with Python. A collaborative environment and opportunities for mentorship are emphasized. The position offers competitive compensation between $147,000 and $237,500 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a related engineering role.
• Strong proficiency in automation and programming using Python and REST APIs.
• Deep understanding of control plane and data plane architecture in networking devices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver impactful results by working within a small, fast-paced team.
• Contribute to all phases of end-to-end product and solution validation.
• Lead, mentor, and coach junior team members.

Skills

Software Quality Assurance

TCP/IP Protocols

Routing Protocols

Python

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

VMware ESXi

QEMU/KVM

Microsoft Hyper-V

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in Santa Clara is seeking a Principal SQA Engineer to join their SASE SD-WAN team. The role focuses on validating technologies and contributing to product quality. Candidates should have 8+ years in software quality assurance, strong skills in TCP/IP protocols and automation with Python. A collaborative environment and opportunities for mentorship are emphasized. The position offers competitive compensation between $147,000 and $237,500 annually, depending on experience.