Principal Software Test Engineer, Palo Alto Networks
Cloud Identity Engine
$147-225.5k
More information about location
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Posted today
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Posted today
$147-225.5k
More information about location
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
- We are looking for passionate engineers that can code and build great products as well as leaders that can own and deliver
- Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with others towards achieving a common goal
- Experience:
- Test Planning and Methodologies:
- Proven experience in writing test plans and test cases with a strong understanding of SDET methodologies, tools, and procedures
- Networking and Cloud Security:
- Experience with TCP/IP Networking and Network/Cloud Security required
- Knowledge of Active Directories, Cloud Directories and Identity Providers like those offered by Azure, Google, Okta etc is desirable
- Test Automation & Frameworks:
- Strong knowledge of test automation methodologies, tools, and frameworks
- Experience developing test automation for REST APIs using Python/Pytest
- UI automation/testing experience using Selenium/JavaScript/Playwright
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript)
- Cloud and CI/CD:
- Experience testing Cloud Management platforms is highly desirable
- Experience in building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Soft Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work in fast-paced, innovative environments
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills
- Educational Qualifications:
- BS or MS in Computer Engineering or a related technical field
- Minimum of 10+ years' experience as a Software Developer/SDET/Software Test Engineer
- 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
What the job involves
- The Cloud Management Platform is a public cloud delivered management platform to manage all Palo Alto Networks Next generation network security solutions
- It’s an easy-to-use, scalable and secure platform to operationalize complex deployments using the Palo Alto Networks network security portfolio
- You will work in a team of highly motivated engineers building a highly scalable and secure multi-tenant public cloud solution to manage devices in physical, virtual or container form factors
- As a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. Your responsibilities will include:
- Test Planning and Execution:
- Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans that cover all possible test cases to verify feature functionality for customer use cases
- Design and execute automation scripts for all test cases
- Automation Framework Development:
- Develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks
- Develop tools and infrastructure to enhance the quality and efficiency of testing
- Contribute to improving existing test automation frameworks to support new software features
- Defect Management:
- Utilize excellent troubleshooting abilities to isolate issues found during testing
- Verify bug fixes once they are resolved and efficiently reproduce and debug issues found during and after software release
- Project Management:
- Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities to ensure that feature deliverables meet release deadlines
- Collaboration:
- Collaborate with cross-functional product management, development, and SDET teams in a fast-paced environment
- Participate in a high-paced work environment with short release cycles and take ownership of tasks
- Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks
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.
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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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