Principal Software Engineer, On-Prem Network Scanner

Palo Alto Networks; California (MO); On-site; USD 147,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to architect, build, and maintain mission-critical UVEM network scanner services and on-prem engines. You will lead development of the network scanner engine and collaborate across functions to drive secure, scalable solutions with a focus on performance and reliability.

You will work in a fast-paced environment where your work impacts the security posture of organizations worldwide, mentoring teammates and contributing to CI/CD

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in security industry software engineering.
• Expert-level proficiency in at least one typed programming language (e.g., Golang, C/C++, Python).
• Strong foundation in Operating Systems and network knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with Cloud Computing platforms (GCP preferred; AWS/Azure also valued).

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design: Spearhead the design and implementation of highly scalable, secure, and performant on-prem network scanner engines and backend services.
• Performance Optimization: Use advanced data structures and algorithms to solve complex computational problems and optimize system latency.
• Production Reliability: Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance production-level code, ensuring high uptime and reliability for new and existing services.
• DevOps Integration: Collaborate with CI/CD pipelines and containerization strategies (Docker/Kubernetes) to streamline deployment and configuration management.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Work within an Agile environment, participating in peer code reviews and contributing to the technical growth of the team.
• OSI Stack & Protocol Expertise: Good understanding of the OSI model, the TCP/IP stack, routing mechanics, and the intricacies of common network protocols (TCP/UDP, DNS, HTTP, TLS, ICMP, SSH, SMB).
• Traffic & Packet Analysis: Hands-on proficiency using network diagnostic and exploration tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and nmap to analyze raw packet captures and network.

Skills

Golang

C/C++

Python

Operating Systems

Networking

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

GCP

AWS

Azure

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to architect, build, and maintain mission-critical UVEM network scanner services and on-prem engines. You will lead development of the network scanner engine and collaborate across functions to drive secure, scalable solutions with a focus on performance and reliability.

You will work in a fast-paced environment where your work impacts the security posture of organizations worldwide, mentoring teammates and contributing to CI/CD