Staff Software Engineer, Layer-7 Security – Next-Gen Firewall

CamWebDir; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking engineers to design and develop security features for our next-generation firewalls in the Layer7 identity and inspection areas. You will work with product management on user requirements, apply your knowledge to functional design, and implement robust software across the development lifecycle.

We value collaboration, ownership, and the ability to communicate with multi-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent; MS/PhD preferred.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++.
• Experience with networking concepts and security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Innovate, design, and develop new security features for next-generation firewalls.
• Develop functional specs, estimate tasks, and assist in development, debugging, and support.
• Communicate goals clearly to project teams and mentor new team members.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and drive improvements.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Networking concepts

Go programming

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Git

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking engineers to design and develop security features for our next-generation firewalls in the Layer7 identity and inspection areas. You will work with product management on user requirements, apply your knowledge to functional design, and implement robust software across the development lifecycle.

We value collaboration, ownership, and the ability to communicate with multi-functional teams.