Sr Principal Software Engineer (L7 Security)

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

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking talented individuals to innovate and develop next-generation firewall features as part of the Layer-7 Security Software team in Santa Clara, California. The role requires a B.S. degree in Computer Science and a strong proficiency in C programming within a Linux environment.

The compensation for this position ranges from $170,000 to $277,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Candidates with a graduate degree or equivalent military experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Proficient in C programming under Linux environment.
• Experience with Go programming and HTTP/backend development.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and improve next-generation firewall functionality.
• Own critical components in the firewall system.
• Deliver features in high quality and performance.

Skills

C programming

Go programming

Networking development

Multi-threaded programming

Redis

SQL/NoSQL database

HTTP and web server development

Education

B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field

Graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.)

Job description

Job Summary

In the Layer-7 Security Software team, we are responsible for at least one, often two to three headline features in every PANOS release. Our code reaches many product lines in the company, and is the critical part of delivering the highest revenue licenses the company offers. Our core Application Identification and Content Inspection Engine runs on hardware, virtualized, container and cloud‑delivered firewalls. Any features that require inspection or extraction of layer‑7 network payload depends on our engine. We are also developing the latest cloud‑delivered Layer‑7 security infrastructure. We design and develop key innovative security features such as the industry first machine‑learning powered NGFW, credential phishing prevention, URL filtering, cloud‑delivered data‑leak protection (DLP), and many more exciting features.

Key Responsibilities

• Innovate, design, develop and improve the next‑generation firewall in terms of functionality and performance, working on GlobalProtect
• Own and be responsible for critical components in the next‑generation firewall system
• Deliver features and improvements in critical components in high quality and performance
• As an expert on networking and security, work closely with team members and cross‑team to design and architect innovative solutions

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, similar technical discipline or equivalent practical experience; graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Computer Science or similar technical discipline is preferred or equivalent military experience required
• Proficient in C programming under Linux development environment
• Experience with Go programming
• Experience with HTTP and web server backend development
• Experience with networking development, eg. TCP/UDP, socket programming
• Experience with Redis, SQL or NoSQL database
• Experience with multi‑threaded programming and large‑scale, distributed, and/or high‑performance software design and architecture
• Teammate who brings a can‑do attitude to a dynamic working environment and is comfortable learning new technologies and platforms
• Verbal and written communication skills to work with multi‑functional groups

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 is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

170,000.00 - 277,000.00/yr

Our Commitment

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

Privacy Statement

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

Immigration Sponsorship

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes