Senior Staff IT Data Platform Engineer, Palo Alto Networks
$122-197k
Office located in 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
$122-197k
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 a Sr. Data Platform Engineer with extensive experience in data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and a strong background in DevOps, SRE, or system engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering, platform engineering, or a similar role, with a strong focus on building and maintaining data pipelines and the underlying infrastructure
- Must have proven experience in a DevOps, SRE, or System Engineering role, with hands-on expertise in infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring/observability tools
- Expertise in SQL programming and database management systems (e.g., BigQuery)
- Hands-on experience with ETL tools and technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Apache Airflow)
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and experience with relevant services (e.g., GCP Dataflow, GCP DataProc, BigQuery, Cloud Composer, GKE)
- Experience with Big Data tools like Spark, Kafka, etc
- Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Python/Scala, etc
- (Nice-to-have) Demonstrated readiness to leverage GenAI tools to enhance efficiency within the typical stages of the data engineering lifecycle, for example by generating complex SQL queries, creating initial Python/Spark script structures, or auto-generating pipeline documentation
- (Plus) Experience with BI tools and visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau)
- (Plus) Experience with SAP HANA, SAP BW, SAP ECC, or other SAP modules
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
What the job involves
- Our Data & Analytics group is responsible for working with various business owners/stakeholders from Sales, Marketing, People, GCS, Infosec, Operations, and Finance to solve complex business problems which will have a direct impact on the metrics defined to showcase the progress of Palo Alto Networks
- We leverage the latest technologies from the Cloud & Big Data ecosystem to improve business outcomes and create through prototyping, Proof-of-Concept projects and application development
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the scalable, reliable platforms and data transformations that support our business objectives
- This role requires a deep understanding of both data engineering principles and platform automation, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions
- Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into our data warehouse or data lake environment
- Automate, manage, and scale the underlying infrastructure for our data platforms (e.g., Airflow, Spark clusters), applying SRE and DevOps best practices for performance, reliability, and observability
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into robust technical and platform solutions
- Optimize and tune existing data pipelines and infrastructure for performance, cost, and scalability
- Implement and enforce data quality and governance processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory standards
- Work closely with the BI team to design and develop dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that provide actionable insights to stakeholders
- Mentor junior members of the team and provide guidance on best practices for data engineering, platform development, and DevOps
- (Nice-to-have) Aptitude for proactively identifying and implementing GenAI-driven solutions to achieve measurable improvements in the reliability and performance of data pipelines or to optimize key processes like data quality validation and root cause analysis for data issues
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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