Senior Software Engineer, Layer-7 Security & GlobalProtect

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted stock units

Employer-provided benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company in Santa Clara seeks a skilled software engineer for their Layer-7 Security Software team. This role focuses on innovating and improving the Next-Generation Firewall and GlobalProtect application. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Computer Science, proficiency in C and Go programming, and experience in networking development. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and is at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, providing solutions to real-world problems. Attractive compensation ranges from $170,000 to $277,000 annually.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, similar technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficient in C programming under Linux.
• Experience with Go programming and HTTP backend development.
• Knowledge of networking development (TCP/UDP, socket programming).
• Familiarity with Redis, SQL, or NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and improve the Next-Generation Firewall and GlobalProtect.
• Own critical components in the firewall system.
• Work closely with teams to design and architect solutions.

Skills

C programming under Linux

Go programming

HTTP and web server backend development

TCP/UDP and socket programming

Redis, SQL or NoSQL databases

Multi-threaded programming

Large-scale, distributed software design

Communication skills

Education

B.S. degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Graduate degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Computer Science

Job description

A leading cybersecurity company in Santa Clara seeks a skilled software engineer for their Layer-7 Security Software team. This role focuses on innovating and improving the Next-Generation Firewall and GlobalProtect application. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Computer Science, proficiency in C and Go programming, and experience in networking development. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and is at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, providing solutions to real-world problems. Attractive compensation ranges from $170,000 to $277,000 annually.