Principal Software Full-Stack Engineer, Palo Alto Networks
Data Security
$185-215k
3 days a week in office (Santa Clara, CA)
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Be an early applicant
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$185-215k
3 days a week in office (Santa Clara, CA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of experience building production-grade software systems
- 6+ years of full-stack development experience with TypeScript, React, Node.js
- 5+ years of backend development using Java, Spring Boot, J2EE, and cloud-native platforms like GCP or AWS
- Experience deploying containerized apps with Docker and Kubernetes
- Strong understanding of web architecture, security, and distributed systems
- Track record of owning and delivering complex software projects end-to-end
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a collaborative and positive “can-do” mindset
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Bonus: Experience in the cybersecurity domain or strong interest in the space
What the job involves
- As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity
- We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual
- Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported
- This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!
- We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Full-Stack Engineer to join our team
- As a Full-Stack Engineer, you will utilize your extensive experience in both frontend and backend technologies to shape and enhance our product
- You will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge web applications that drive our cybersecurity efforts
- Our Full-Stack Engineers are crucial in building and maintaining robust and scalable solutions
- Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure web applications used by customers worldwide
- Work across the full stack—frontend (React/TypeScript) and backend (Java/Spring Boot)—to deliver exceptional user experiences
- Own features end-to-end, from design and architecture to implementation, testing, and production support
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate ideas into working software
- Contribute to architectural decisions and set technical direction for the platform
- Drive quality, performance, and reliability improvements across the system
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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