Sr Staff Software Engineer (Cortex Xpanse Network Scanning)

ZipRecruiter; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cybersecurity is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (Full Stack) to enhance its vulnerability management solutions. This role involves designing and maintaining software that provides critical visibility into network vulnerabilities, enabling customers to prioritize and remediate threats effectively. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning in a supportive environment. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and best practices, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity landscape while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a professional full-stack software engineer.
• Strong understanding of API design and distributed backend systems.
• Experience with cloud managed services, ideally GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the end-to-end experience for the network vulnerability scanner.
• Collaborate with teams to solve problems and improve development practices.
• Take ownership of projects and drive them to completion.

Skills

Python

API Design

Distributed Backend Systems

Cloud Managed Services

Rust

Golang

C

Networking Protocols

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Tools

Metasploit

Nmap

Burp Suite

Wireshark

GCP

AWS

Azure

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 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 contribute to our collective success. Our values, crowdsourced by employees, are brought to life through each of us every day — from disruptive innovation and collaboration to integrity and inclusion. We foster an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, offering development and wellbeing programs tailored to individual needs, such as our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities.

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in collaboration and in-person interactions. Our employees typically work full-time from our offices with flexibility where needed, to promote casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can succeed together.

Job Description

Your Career

The Cortex Vulnerability Management Scanning team is expanding, and we’re looking for a Sr. Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join us. This team develops software that provides our customers visibility into their behind-the-firewall attack surface, enabling them to prioritize and remediate critical vulnerabilities using the XSIAM platform.

Your Impact

• Design, build, and maintain the end-to-end experience for our network vulnerability scanner, including both the software within customer networks and the user interface within the XSIAM platform.
• Research and utilize leading open-source network scanning solutions.
• Analyze existing solutions, identify scaling barriers, recommend improvements, and implement changes.
• Participate in architecture strategy sessions to design solutions that meet cross-team requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to solve problems, reduce technical debt, and improve development practices.
• Promote technical best practices and introduce new technologies within the engineering organization.
• Work closely with other engineers to ensure high-quality output.
• Take ownership of projects, drive them to completion, and support them in production.

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a professional full-stack software engineer.
• Strong understanding of API design and distributed backend systems.
• Ability to switch between research, design, prototyping, and implementation.
• Experience with cloud managed services, ideally GCP.
• Proficiency in Python and at least one of Rust, Golang, or C.
• Working knowledge of major cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Angular.
• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., OSCP, GPEN, Pentest+), or willingness to obtain them.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and vulnerability methodologies.
• Familiarity with tools like Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark.
• Contributions to open-source software.
• Proficiency with networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, FTP, and others like ICS/SCADA or database protocols.
• Experience with open-source security software like Nuclei, OpenVAS, Nmap.
• Understanding of network architectures, subnetting, routing, VLANs, and their impact on network scanning.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows OS.
• Basic understanding of exploits and skills in enumeration and exploit selection.
• Experience with packaging, deploying, and supporting on-premises or private cloud software.

Additional Information

The Team

Our engineering team is at the core of our products, constantly innovating to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. We value individuals who are comfortable in ambiguity, excited by challenges, and motivated by the importance of a secure digital environment.

Compensation Disclosure

The salary for this role depends on experience and location, typically between $126,000 and $204,500 annually. Compensation may include stock options and bonuses. More details on benefits can be found here.

Our Commitment

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For assistance, contact [e-mail].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, age, religion, or other protected characteristics. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.