Senior Systems Engineer: Chromium Prisma Browser(C++/Rust)

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer / Researcher to advance core technologies for our Chromium-based Prisma Browser. You will tackle complex problems where documented paths may not exist, applying expertise in C/C++ and/or Rust, debugging, and investigative engineering across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

You’ll work across Chromium, networking, security, and remote-access technologies, turning research into secure, production-ready capabilities with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Strong university degree in engineering or computer science, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years in software/systems engineering or security research.
• Proficient in C/C++ and/or Rust with multi-threaded, performance-sensitive code.

Responsibilities

• Lead features in the Chromium-based Prisma Browser from conception to deployment.
• Investigation across systems, debugging and problem solving across layers and OSes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize security features.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Multithreading

Debugging

Windows/macOS/Linux

Reverse engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS or related

Master's or PhD with related experience

Equivalent work experience

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Frida

Detours

Packet analyzers

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer / Researcher to advance core technologies for our Chromium-based Prisma Browser. You will tackle complex problems where documented paths may not exist, applying expertise in C/C++ and/or Rust, debugging, and investigative engineering across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

You’ll work across Chromium, networking, security, and remote-access technologies, turning research into secure, production-ready capabilities with a strong emphasis on