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Principal Software Engineer NGFW System Infrastructure and Platform Security

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 147,000 - 220,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An innovative cybersecurity company is seeking experienced software engineers to design and develop cutting-edge products that redefine security. As a key member of the Next-Gen Firewall team, you'll innovate and create high-performance systems that tackle real-world challenges. Collaborating with a world-class team, you'll contribute to the entire software development cycle, drive improvements, and enhance security infrastructure. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking technologies in an environment that encourages creativity and ownership. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in embedded programming and Linux-based systems.
  • Strong skills in C/C++ and scripting with Bash and Python.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop core system infrastructure for security services.
  • Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle.

Skills

Embedded Programming
Linux Kernel/OS
C/C++ Coding
Scripting (Bash, Python)
OS/Application Security
Intrusion Detection
Clustering and HA
Communication Skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science

Job description

Job Description

Your Career

We're seeking innovators - software engineers who seek to design new products, designing state-of-the-art products that do not exist today. These engineers love to code with a drive to build global products and bring new ideas to develop security disciplines to solve real-world problems. We are looking for leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to pursue problems at every level. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with multi-functional teams towards achieving a common goal.

As a key member of the Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) System Infrastructure and Platform Security team, you will be responsible for designing and developing high performance and scalable core systems and building industry leading platform security for NGFW, which powers all next-gen firewall products at Palo Alto Networks. You will be part of a world-class multi-functional software engineering team that works on various ground-breaking technologies.

Your Impact

  1. Innovate, design, and develop core system infrastructure (e.g. IPC infrastructure, clustering, HA, software upgrade, OS/Kernel) and security infrastructure/services.

  2. Contribute in all phases of the software development cycle, from definition, design, through implementation and test.

  3. Develop functional specifications, assess task requirements and scheduling, and contribute to development, debugging and support.

  4. Identify and drive improvements in existing software and development process.

Qualifications:

Your Experience

  1. B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, similar technical discipline or equivalent practical experience or equivalent military experience required.

  2. 8+ years experience in embedded programming, infrastructure, security, Linux kernel/OS, and platform software.

  3. Experience developing, integrating and delivering product features or system components on Linux-based systems.

  4. Expertise in security such as OS/application security, secure boot, software/file/data integrity, access control (e.g. SeLinux), PQC, IMA, Intrusion Detection/reporting/auditing/remediation, VM/container security, etc.

  5. Strong C/C++ coding/debugging skills.

  6. Strong scripting skills with bash and python.

  7. Experience with OS, Clustering and HA is a plus.

  8. Experience with improving performance/scale, memory usage and boot-time is a plus.

  9. Strong verbal and written communication skills to work with multi-functional groups.

Additional Information

The Team

To stay ahead of the curve, it’s critical to know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we’re facing. For the fastest growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks, and the products and services that proactively address them. Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. They are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. These engineers aren’t shy about creating products to solve problems no one has tackled before. They define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Our engineering team is provided with an unrivaled opportunity to build the products and practices that will support our company growth over the next decade, defining the cybersecurity industry as we know it. If you see the potential of how incredible people products can transform a business, this is the team for you. If you don’t wait for directions, instead, identifying new features and opportunities we have to just get better, this is your new career.

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $147,000 - $220,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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 care 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?: Yes

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