Senior Linux Engineer — AI-Driven Prisma Access

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 135,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver next-generation technologies for the GlobalProtect Linux client and agent.

You will work on the Prisma Access platform, collaborating across product, security, and engineering teams to ship high-quality software. You will contribute to scalable architectures, mentor peers, and explore AI-driven enhancements to improve performance and threat detection.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development on Linux.
• 2+ years of Linux systems programming with kernel internals.
• Experience with RHEL, Ubuntu, Fedora.
• Proficiency in C/C++ on Linux.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and Linux troubleshooting.
• Strong teamwork and communication across teams.
• MS/BS in CS/EE or equivalent military experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of a secure Prisma Access Linux client and agent.
• Collaborate with product management to craft roadmaps for endpoint capabilities.
• Design scalable architectures and mentor team members.
• Integrate AI-driven technologies into the Linux agent to optimize performance and security.

Skills

Linux kernel programming

C/C++ programming

Networking

Team collaboration

Education

MS/BS in CS/EE or equivalent

Tools

Git

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver next-generation technologies for the GlobalProtect Linux client and agent.

You will work on the Prisma Access platform, collaborating across product, security, and engineering teams to ship high-quality software. You will contribute to scalable architectures, mentor peers, and explore AI-driven enhancements to improve performance and threat detection.