Senior Backend Engineer - DevEx & Observability (Remote)

Palo Alto Networks; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 237,500; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking experienced engineers to enhance their observability platform in a remote-first environment. The role focuses on leveraging AI technologies to build innovative capabilities, design efficient systems for data telemetry, and collaborating with technical teams for high-impact solutions. Candidates should have strong backend programming skills in languages like Go, Java, Python, or Rust, and experience with cloud infrastructure. A competitive salary ranges from $147,000 to $237,500 annually, depending on qualifications and location.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in one or more backend languages.
• Experience using AI coding assistants in software development.
• Experience building highly available production systems.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure providers.
• Experience designing scalable APIs.
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional partners.
• Ability to execute projects independently.
• Effective collaborative working style.
• Ability to operate effectively in a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Impact how customers leverage observability for their services.
• Build innovative capabilities using AI infrastructure.
• Design systems for contextualizing telemetry data.
• Shape architecture of a rapidly scaling platform.
• Collaborate with technical teammates and customers.
• Improve system observability using their product.
• Enhance performance and reliability of distributed systems.
• Mentor engineers and uphold engineering standards.

Skills

Backend programming (Go, Java, Python, Rust)

AI coding assistants (Cursor, Claude)

High availability systems development

Cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)

API design (REST, gRPC, GraphQL)

Cross-functional collaboration

Project ownership from inception to delivery

Autonomy and sound judgement

Collaborative working style

Remote work effectiveness

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking experienced engineers to enhance their observability platform in a remote-first environment. The role focuses on leveraging AI technologies to build innovative capabilities, design efficient systems for data telemetry, and collaborating with technical teams for high-impact solutions. Candidates should have strong backend programming skills in languages like Go, Java, Python, or Rust, and experience with cloud infrastructure. A competitive salary ranges from $147,000 to $237,500 annually, depending on qualifications and location.