Senior Backend Engineer, Enterprise Security Platform

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior/Principal Backend Engineer for the Santa Clara Headquarters to join the Talon team, focusing on the Enterprise Browser backend. You will own end-to-end feature development and deliver robust security solutions that protect businesses by isolating web sessions and enforcing policies.

The role requires 5+ years in Go/C#/Java/C++, cloud-native experience, and a passion for high-performance, multi-threaded development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend languages (Go/C#/Java/C++).
• Extensive backend development experience with Go, C#, Java, or C++.
• Proven experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong background in microservices and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with multi-threaded/multi-process development and performance focus.
• Excellent communication skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and deploy significant features for the Enterprise Browser backend services.
• Take full ownership of specific feature segments from conception to release.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of features and infrastructure.
• Drive innovation and participate in brainstorming to enhance product capabilities.
• Mentor other engineers and share knowledge to strengthen the team.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process and product improvement.

Skills

Go

C#

Java

C++

Cloud environments

Microservices

Performance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Master's degree in Engineering/CS

PhD in Engineering/CS

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior/Principal Backend Engineer for the Santa Clara Headquarters to join the Talon team, focusing on the Enterprise Browser backend. You will own end-to-end feature development and deliver robust security solutions that protect businesses by isolating web sessions and enforcing policies.

The role requires 5+ years in Go/C#/Java/C++, cloud-native experience, and a passion for high-performance, multi-threaded development.