Senior Firewall & Security Software Engineer

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

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a senior software engineer to design and develop device identity solutions and other security features for the next-generation firewalls. You will work with product management to translate user requirements into robust, efficient software, collaborating across teams to ensure secure, scalable implementations.

In this role, you will own core components, deliver high-quality features, and leverage your networking and security expertise to design innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in CS or related; MS/PhD preferred.
• Proficient in C programming on Linux.
• Experience with multi-threaded, large-scale distributed software.
• Experience with TCP/IP networking software development.
• Willingness to leverage AI to boost productivity.
• At least 7 years' professional security or networking experience.
• Team player with can-do attitude in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop device identity solutions and other security features for the next-generation firewall.
• Own and deliver critical components in the Next-Generation Firewall system.
• Develop features with high quality and performance in key components.
• Collaborate with cross-team members to architect innovative networking and security solutions.

Skills

C programming

Linux development

Multi-threaded programming

Distributed systems

TCP/IP networking

AI in engineering

Security/networking experience

Team player attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

Redis

NoSQL databases

Go

Python

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a senior software engineer to design and develop device identity solutions and other security features for the next-generation firewalls. You will work with product management to translate user requirements into robust, efficient software, collaborating across teams to ensure secure, scalable implementations.

In this role, you will own core components, deliver high-quality features, and leverage your networking and security expertise to design innovative solutions.