Principal Software Engineer (Secure Access Service Edge)

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; California; Vor Ort; USD 156.000 - 253.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead Prisma Access efforts in the SASE group. You will join a world-class team to design and develop cloud distributed applications, collaborating across engineering to solve challenging cyber security problems with scalable services.

The role emphasizes distributed systems, REST microservices, and modern cloud tech, with a strong impact on product quality and delivery timelines.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience with a BS or MS developing large scale distributed applications using SOA.
• Strong experience in Python and Java microservices with REST APIs.
• Experience with DBs (RDS, MongoDB) and abstraction layers.
• Experience creating caching layers for scale and performance of DB systems.
• Experience with messaging infrastructures like Kafka.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/OCI) is a plus.
• Experience building and running containerized apps in distributed environments like Kubernetes is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Contribute in all phases of the product development cycle from definition to test.
• Work in a small fast-paced team to solve important customer problems.
• Identify and propose product features for improvement and innovation.
• Invent new features based on customer feedback.
• Develop distributed applications using messaging infrastructures.

Kenntnisse

Python

Java

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Kafka

Caching

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/OCI)

Ausbildung

BS or MS degree

Tools

MongoDB

RDS

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Our mission doesn’t happen by treading softly – no, it happens by defining an industry. It means building products that haven’t been thought of. It means selling products with a solutions mindset. It means supporting the infrastructure of a company that moves at an incredible speed – intentionally – to stay ahead of the world’s next cyberthreat.

Your Career

Palo Alto Network’s SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) group is looking for a seasoned and accomplished engineer with experience in developing cloud distributed applications to fill a technical leadership position in the Prisma Access (SASE) team. You will be part of a world-class software engineering team that works on various ground-breaking technologies in the SASE area. You will work with a multi-functional team of engineers to design and develop systems for solving interesting problems in the Prisma Access (SASE) area.

Your Impact

• Work in a small and fast paced team to solve important customer problems and deliver most impactful results.
• Contribute in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition, design, through implementation and test
• Proactively identify product features for improvement and innovation
• Innovate new product features based on customer feedback
• Developing distributed applications that use messaging infrastructures and experience working with them is a plus.

Qualifications

Your Experience:

• 8+ years of experience, with a BS or MS degree, developing large scale distributed applications using service-oriented architectures.
• Strong experience in developing Python and Java based micro services using REST APIs.
• Experience developing applications with a DB (RDS, MongoDB) and abstraction layers.
• Experience developing appropriate caching layers for scale and performance of database systems.
• Experience developing distributed applications that use messaging infrastructures like Kafka.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and services, like AWS/GCP/OCI, is a plus.
• Experience with building and running containerized applications in distributed environments like Kubernetes is a plus.

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.

$156,400.00 - $253,000.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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 [e-mail].

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