Sr Principal Engineer Software (Cloud NW - AI Security)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as part of the Cloud Network and AI Security team, where you will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge virtualization and security solutions for next-gen firewalls. This position involves designing and implementing innovative features across diverse cloud environments, engaging in all stages of the product lifecycle. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous learning, you will be part of a team that values creativity and challenges the status quo in cybersecurity. If you're passionate about shaping the future of digital security, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible benefits spending account

Mental health resources

Financial health resources

Personalized learning opportunities

Stock options

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in cybersecurity and cloud environments.
• Strong expertise in C, Python, and Go programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement features for virtualization across cloud environments.
• Engage in all phases of product development from concept to testing.

Skills

C Programming

Python

Go

Linux Systems Programming

Networking

Scripting (Bash)

Kubernetes

Network Security

Cloud Deployments

eBPF

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us every day - from disruptive innovation and collaboration to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Your Career

Join our Cloud Network and AI Security team and contribute to developing next- virtualization and service offerings for our Next-Gen firewalls and AI Runtime security solutions. You will be pivotal in designing and implementing new features and integrations across various cloud environments including public and private clouds, and Kubernetes clusters, focusing particularly on core platform and network improvements in both virtual machines and container form factors.

Your Impact

• Design and implement new features and integrations for virtualization features across diverse cloud environments and deployments
• Engage in all phases of the product development cycle from concept definition, design, through implementation, and testing
• Develop comprehensive functional specifications, evaluate task requirements and timelines, and contribute to design, development, debugging, and support processes
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies, various hypervisors, system software, and networking

Your Experience

• Strong expertise in programming such as C, Python, and Go
• Proficiency in low-level Linux systems programming technologies such as eBPF
• Familiarity with cloud service architectures, including compute, networking, load-balancers, and management
• Experience with cloud deployments on platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP
• Knowledge of network virtualization technologies like DPDK, XDP
• Strong knowledge in network security fields like stateful firewall, packet processing, and network ACL
• Strong scripting skills in bash and Python
• Experience with Kubernetes and CNI
• Familiarity with Terraform/CFT/PowerShell ARM templates
• 10+ years of related engineering experience

Education

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent military experience

The Team

Our engineering team is at the core of our products - connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating - challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don't shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.

We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $170,000 - $277,000 per year. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a special need, please contact us at [e-mail].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, family or medical care leave, or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.