Senior Network Security Engineer - Next-Gen Firewall & 5G

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

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Next-gen Firewall dataplane team. You will design and develop components for the next-generation firewall, own large software pieces, work with product management on customer requirements, and collaborate with QA and field support through the full software lifecycle.

The role emphasizes ownership, robust implementation in Unix/Linux environments, and contributions to a high-velocity security platform that protects digital life.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a developer in networking dataplane products.
• Expert in TCP/IP stack, IPv4/IPv6; knowledge of mobility protocols helpful.
• Strong Unix/Linux development experience; able to own large components.
• BS/MS degree in CS/CE/EE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop Next Gen Network Security Components and Protocols for state‑of‑the‑art firewalls.
• Develop security features for 4G/5G provider networks and enterprise deployments.
• Create modules using DPI, ML concepts, and automation via AI agents.
• Build scalable high availability solutions for stateful failover.
• Collaborate with Product Management, QA, Support on requirements and delivery.
• Take ownership, drive tasks, and lead assignments.

Skills

TCP/IP

IPv4/IPv6

Mobility protocols

Unix/Linux

Networking

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Next-gen Firewall dataplane team. You will design and develop components for the next-generation firewall, own large software pieces, work with product management on customer requirements, and collaborate with QA and field support through the full software lifecycle.

The role emphasizes ownership, robust implementation in Unix/Linux environments, and contributions to a high-velocity security platform that protects digital life.