Principal SDET Engineer, Palo Alto Networks
Cortex
$147-237.5k
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Job no longer available
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$147-237.5k
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- If you're passionate about driving quality at scale and want to be part of a team that's leading the charge in cloud security innovation, we want to hear from you
- 9+ years of experience in technical QA roles within large-scale enterprises or high-growth startups
- Strong programming skills in Python; experience with additional languages is a plus
- Deep understanding of public cloud platforms, including AWS, GCP, and Azure
- Demonstrated experience in developing complex test frameworks from scratch, with a strong focus on scalability and efficiency
- Proven ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, tools, and automation frameworks (Pytest, Selenium etc)
- Extensive experience in leading QA efforts for distributed systems and SaaS-based products
- Expertise in designing and implementing robust test strategies for complex, large-scale systems
- Hands-on experience with backend and frontend testing frameworks; passionate about driving continuous improvement in test infrastructure and coverage
- Strong troubleshooting skills and proficiency in building and maintaining test tools and automation pipelines
- Proven ability to work efficiently with cross-functional teams to identify issues, drive resolutions, and deliver high-quality outcomes
- Excellent collaboration skills; a team player with strong ownership and accountability
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in Cloud security industry, or equivalent relevant experience, is advantageous
What the job involves
- At Palo Alto Networks, we're not just building products — we're redefining what's possible in cybersecurity
- As a Principal SDET Engineer on the Cortex Cloud team, you'll play a critical role in our mission to secure the world’s digital transformation
- Your work will directly impact the quality and reliability of the solutions that protect global enterprises every day
- The Principal SDET Engineer will lead the test design and strategy for high-priority, high-impact product features across enterprise-grade, cloud-based solutions
- Design and develop comprehensive test plans and strategies for complex, large-scale features
- Tackle the unique challenges of building effective test strategies for enterprise-grade products and applications
- Navigate the complexities of cloud platforms and drive improvements in overall product quality
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and peers to achieve shared quality goals
- Design, implement, and continuously enhance test automation efficiency to boost QA team productivity
- Establish standardized methodologies for developing and maintaining test automation across the team
- Design, develop, and maintain test automation tools and utilities for both backend and UI components
- Define, develop, and manage complex testbed environments to support a variety of test scenarios
- Enhance test automation frameworks to ensure they are developer-friendly, robust, and highly maintainable. These frameworks should support detailed reporting, facilitate easy debugging, and integrate seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines and bug tracking systems for cloud-based applications
- Contribute to product decision-making by providing insights into product quality and influencing the development of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions
- Analyze complex issues and defects, leading root cause analysis during and after releases
- Take a leadership role in evolving software testing processes and best practices across the organization
- Drive improvements in functionality, usability, testability, performance, and production stability in collaboration with architects and engineering teams
- Partner closely with engineering, product management, UX, documentation, DevOps, and customer engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle—from requirements through release
- Define and implement processes to build bi-directional feedback loops with customers to improve product quality and satisfaction
- Set a strong example through your leadership, establishing quality-first practices and technical excellence
- Mentor and coach junior QA team members, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Actively participate in the hiring process and conduct technical interviews for new QA team members
- Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills in both team settings and cross-functional interactions
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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