Senior Principal Software Engineer, Palo Alto Networks
DevOps
$170-277k
More information about location
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Open for applications
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$170-277k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- B.S. degree in Computer Science, a similar technical discipline, or equivalent practical or military experience
- 15 years of experience designing and developing scalable software and infrastructure solutions
- 3 to 4 years of experience managing cross-functional projects in a dynamic environment
- Deep expertise in GCP and Kubernetes orchestration, including HPA, Node Pools, and Terraform
- Strong programming skills in C, Python, and Go for automation and backend development
- Experience managing production databases and standard Linux or Networking troubleshooting
- Proficiency with GitOps workflows like Flux or ArgoCD and CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab or Jenkins
- Experience with networking development, HTTP, TCP/UDP, socket programming, and web server backends
- Proficient in using LLM-based agents like Cursor or Claude Code for coding and architecture
- Experience with multi-threaded programming and large-scale, distributed software design
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with multi-functional groups
- Experience with AI-native infrastructure, including Vertex AI and AI Gateways
Desirable
- Graduate degree in Computer Science or a similar technical discipline
- Familiarity with observability stacks such as Prometheus and Grafana
- Experience managing Multi-tenant SaaS platforms and cloud environments like AWS or OCI
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and provide off-hours support
What the job involves
- Engineering - Our engineering team is at the core of our products and 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
- As a Sr. Principal Software Engineer, you will own and shape the future of secure cloud environments using an AI-first mindset
- You will lead the charge in cloud security automation, driving extreme efficiency to proactively identify and prevent misconfigurations
- Operating with high autonomy, your mission is to innovate and implement cutting-edge infrastructure solutions that prevent cyberattacks
- You will not just maintain infrastructure, but redefine how the industry approaches cloud security and automation
- Design and implement GCP cloud infrastructure solutions, including compute reservations, BigTable, SQL, Pub/Sub, and networking
- Lead weekly global production upgrade cycles, managing branch-out processes, version gating, and rollback procedures
- Own end-to-end service deployments on Kubernetes, from Helm chart creation to production rollout and scaling
- Manage and optimize production database infrastructure, including MySQL, Redis, BigQuery, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL
- Utilize AI tools to optimize coding, automate tasks, and contribute to AI-native infrastructure like Vertex AI
- Manage multi-tenant customer infrastructure, including dedicated compute reservations, provisioning, and feature flag management
- Develop internal Python CLI tools and automation scripts to streamline operations and enhance efficiency
- Drive cloud cost optimization through resource right-sizing, reservation management, and database disk reduction
- Enhance service reliability by establishing SLAs, comprehensive monitoring, and participating in production on-call rotations
- Innovate, design, and improve the Next-Generation Firewall and GlobalProtect functionality and performance
- Own and deliver high-quality features and improvements for critical Next-Generation Firewall system components
- Collaborate cross-functionally as a networking and security expert to architect innovative software solutions
Our take
With cyber threats evolving at lightening speed, businesses need robust solutions to protect their data and infrastructure. And the global cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing cyberattacks and the adoption of digital transformation initiatives. Because of this, companies are seeking security platforms that can address these challenges efficiently.
That's where Palo Alto Networks steps in, a frontrunner in the cybersecurity arena. It offers a suite of AI-powered security solutions designed to safeguard enterprises across various sectors. Its platforms, such as Cortex XSIAM and Prisma AIRS, integrate advanced threat detection, zero trust architecture, and real-time response capabilities so organizations are ready to manage and mitigate risks.
Its leadership is evident too, with impressive growth and strategic partnerships. Recently the company surpassed $1.5M in sales through the Google Cloud Marketplace, highlighting the demand for its innovative security solutions. Additionally, a collaboration with AT&T aims to enhance cybersecurity offerings, further solidifying its position in the market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2022
$34m
SERIES A
May 2022
$11m
SEED
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day. Life at Palo Alto Network
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Nikesh Arora
(CEO & Chairman)Previously the President and COO at SoftBank, CBO at Google, and CMO at T-Mobile.
Nir Zuk
(Founder & CTO)Previously CTO at NetScreen Technologies, which was acquired by Juniper Neworks in 2004. They also co-founded OneSecure where they served as CTO and was the Principal Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies.
Lee Klarich
(CPO)Initially joined Palo Alto in 2006 as the EVP of Product Management and became CPO in 2018. Prior to this, they were the Director of Product Management at Juniper Networks and a Product Line Manager at NetScreen Technologies.
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