Staff Software Engineer: AI‑Driven DevOps & Microservices

Palo Alto Networks; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. You will design, develop, and deploy software solutions using modern frameworks and AI-assisted tools to boost productivity and quality.

You’ll help evolve engineering practices, contribute to DevOps automation, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable software. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 2 years of experience in Staff Software Engineer or related position.
• Experience with Java, Python, distributed microservices, Docker, MongoDB, cloud-native apps and Redis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy software solutions.
• Define and evolve engineering practices; contribute to DevOps automation.
• Apply AI-assisted tools to improve developer workflows and code quality.
• Participate in team retrospectives to improve velocity and product quality.

Skills

Java

Python

Distributed microservices

Docker

MongoDB

Cloud-native

Redis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. You will design, develop, and deploy software solutions using modern frameworks and AI-assisted tools to boost productivity and quality.

You’ll help evolve engineering practices, contribute to DevOps automation, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable software. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.