Senior Security Software Engineer

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking engineers to design and develop new security features for our next-generation firewalls. You will work on Layer7 identity and inspection areas, coding in C/C++/Go to optimize performance and security. You will collaborate with multi-functional teams to deliver robust software and drive architectural improvements.

The role emphasizes ownership, strong problem-solving, and the ability to mentor teammates while contributing across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ with performance focus.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and security protocols.
• Experience in scalable, secure software development.
• Good communication and teamwork across multiple groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop new security features for next-gen firewalls.
• Design and implement software in C/C++/Go with focus on performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet goals.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive process improvements.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers as needed.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Networking concepts (TCP/IP)

Go programming

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking engineers to design and develop new security features for our next-generation firewalls. You will work on Layer7 identity and inspection areas, coding in C/C++/Go to optimize performance and security. You will collaborate with multi-functional teams to deliver robust software and drive architectural improvements.

The role emphasizes ownership, strong problem-solving, and the ability to mentor teammates while contributing across the development lifecycle.