Principal Software Architect for DevOps Tools & Platforms

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

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer who is passionate about building innovative tools and platforms. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in software engineering, focusing on developing scalable high-quality software solutions.

This role involves architecting infrastructure solutions, leading development efforts, and providing in-depth code reviews. Candidates should hold a graduate degree in Computer Science or related fields and have proficiency in Python and distributed systems. Compensation ranges from $147,000 to $237,500 annually.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or equivalent practical experience in the field of Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency with software development in one or more programming languages (Python preferred).
• Proficiency in developing large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement resilient infrastructure solutions.
• Write product or system development code.
• Lead design and development of complex product and system features.
• Initiate and lead technical design reviews.
• Maintain/build resilient infrastructure focused on performance.
• Provide expert-level code reviews.
• Spearhead the creation and improvement of technical documentation.
• Provide advanced operational support.

Skills

Software development in Python

Distributed systems

Micro-services architecture

Cloud technologies

Infrastructure development

Education

Graduate degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer who is passionate about building innovative tools and platforms. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in software engineering, focusing on developing scalable high-quality software solutions.

This role involves architecting infrastructure solutions, leading development efforts, and providing in-depth code reviews. Candidates should hold a graduate degree in Computer Science or related fields and have proficiency in Python and distributed systems. Compensation ranges from $147,000 to $237,500 annually.