Senior SDET: Cloud & Security Testing Lead

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; California; Remote; USD 147,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is offering a Principal Software Automation/Test Engineer role focused on quality at scale for cloud security products. You will lead test design and strategy, build robust testbeds, and drive enterprise-grade automation to ensure production-ready software.

Remote work is supported within the United States, with cross-functional collaboration across geographies. You will mentor junior QA team members and influence CI/CD practices, contributing to cutting-edge cybersecurity

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in technical QA roles within large-scale enterprises or high-growth startups.
• Strong programming skills in Python; experience with additional languages is a plus.
• Deep understanding of public cloud platforms, including AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Demonstrated experience in developing complex test frameworks from scratch, with a strong focus on scalability and efficiency.
• Proven ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, tools, and automation frameworks (Pytest, Selenium etc)
• Extensive experience in leading QA efforts for distributed systems and SaaS-based products.
• Hands‑on experience with backend and frontend testing frameworks; passionate about driving continuous improvement in test infrastructure and coverage.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and proficiency in building and maintaining test tools and automation pipelines.
• Proven ability to work efficiently with cross-functional teams to identify issues, drive resolutions, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead test design and strategy for high-priority product features.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies for large-scale features.
• Tackle enterprise-grade test strategy challenges for cloud platforms.
• Drive improvements in overall product quality across teams.
• Design and maintain test automation efficiency to boost QA productivity.
• Develop and manage complex testbed environments for varied scenarios.
• Enhance test frameworks for developer-friendliness, robustness, and CI/CD integration.
• Provide insights into product quality to influence cybersecurity solutions.

Skills

Python

Test automation

Distributed systems

SaaS

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Pytest

Selenium

CI/CD

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is offering a Principal Software Automation/Test Engineer role focused on quality at scale for cloud security products. You will lead test design and strategy, build robust testbeds, and drive enterprise-grade automation to ensure production-ready software.

Remote work is supported within the United States, with cross-functional collaboration across geographies. You will mentor junior QA team members and influence CI/CD practices, contributing to cutting-edge cybersecurity