Principal Software Engineer

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 in Santa Clara, California, to design and implement Threat Intelligence Services. The role involves working on the cloud-native malware detection platform, WildFire. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of cloud technologies, microservices architecture, programming proficiency in Python and GoLang, and strong collaboration skills. The salary range for this position is $147,000.00 - $237,500.00 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, principal level software engineer implementing massively scalable platforms leveraging cloud technologies.
• Advanced level programming in Python and GoLang.
• Experience designing microservices architecture using containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time security services for customers.
• Establish a clear technical vision for key projects.
• Mentor junior developers.

Skills

Python

GoLang

Cloud technologies

Microservices architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

SQL

No-SQL

RabbitMQ

Kafka

PubSub

Communication

Education

BS/MSc in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Summary

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and implementation of our Threat Intelligence Services for public and private cloud features. Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle from definition, design, through implementation and test.

Bring your software engineering expertise to work on our cutting edge malware detection platform, WildFire. Participate in the design, deployment and scaling of our architecture as we transform it by using cloud native solutions on GCP. Lead the redesign of the architecture to introduce appropriate microservices to process high rates of sample submissions.

The Team

We are the Threat Prevention and Cloud Service Infrastructure team. We are at the core of our products and deliver the best of security services in the cloud to prevent cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating and challenging the way we, and the whole industry, think about cybersecurity.

Your Impact

• Bring new ideas to develop security disciplines to solve real-world problems
• Design and implement real‑time security services for our customers
• Establish a clear technical and architectural vision for key projects
• Collaborate closely with product managers, architects and Dev‑Ops to achieve quality releases
• Make appropriate trade‑offs to optimize time‑to‑release while maintaining performance and scalability requirements
• Play a key role in design/re‑design using cloud native GCP solutions
• Promote best practices such as design reviews, code reviews, secure coding and performance tuning
• Mentor junior developers

Qualifications

• Hands‑on, principal level software engineer implementing massively scalable platforms leveraging cloud technologies and distributed systems
• Advanced level programming in Python, GoLang
• Experience designing microservices architecture using containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes
• Demonstrated experience working with public cloud services such as AWS or GCP and designing cloud‑native solutions
• Knowledge of the DevOps workflow
• Experience with data infrastructure platforms
• Experience with SQL and No‑SQL DB technologies such as MySQL, Redis, BigTable, BigQuery
• Experience with queuing systems such as RabbitMQ, Kafka or PubSub
• Experience with multi‑threads and multi‑processes achieving a common goal
• Experience in leading and doing big projects end‑to‑end
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills required
• BS/MSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non‑sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com‑missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$147,000.00 - $237,500.00/yr

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [e-mail].

EEO Statement

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for immigration sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.