Principal Software Engineer, Palo Alto Networks
Data Loss Prevention Pipeline Java
$185-210k
More information about location
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
$185-210k
More information about location
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
- Hands-on engineers that can code and build great products
- Technical experts that help accelerate adoption of the very best engineering practices, while maintaining knowledge on industry innovations, trends and practices
- Experts who deliver on critical business needs and are recognized across the company as go-to engineering resources on given domains
- Willingly works with others towards common goals, understands the responsibilities, activities, and ways to foster relationships
- Role models and mentors who exemplify the best of Palo alto Networks culture
- Leaders who can communicate cogently with hands-on engineers
- Can deeply understands customers' needs by doing the research to develop insight into their needs and desires
- Ability to make complex ideas simple; consistent focus on usability and scalability
- BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering with 10+ years or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience required
- Be a self-starter, able to learn independently and adapt quickly
- Advanced-level of experience as hands-on Core Java Software Engineer in a distributed/cloud-based product
- Solid experience with Spring framework, Rest API, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Kubernetes and Docker
- Cloud Experience (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
- Strong experience and knowledge with micro services, distributed systems, and performance optimization
- Experience with Agile development process and embrace Agile methodologies
- Strong believer of automation test and strive for higher code coverage
- Can-do attitude on problem-solving, quality and ability to execute
What the job involves
- Bring your backend java cloud engineering skills to work on the latest cloud software/web applications. Help us deploy and scale the next generation of cloud security utilizing big data and analytics
- We are looking for a Principal Engineer to join the team that is building our latest cloud security product - Data Loss Prevention (DLP). Our DLP service is the industry's first cloud-delivered Enterprise DLP that consistently protects sensitive data across all networks, clouds and users
- This fast-growing cloud service prevents data breaches by identifying sensitive data consistently throughout the entire enterprise. It also guarantees that your data security strategy adheres to compliance and data privacy regulations
- This role will also give you an unrivaled opportunity to build micro services to process terabytes of data efficiently with different cloud providers
- Execute on the software development strategy to improve our dynamic highly distributed system
- Understand and implement software development/engineering lifecycle concepts to drive features from conception to delivery
- Collaborate closely with the product management, architects and devops to achieve quality releases
- Work hand-in-hand with customer support, documentation and downstream teams to enable customer success
- Make appropriate trade-offs to optimize time-to-release while maintaining performance and scalability requirements
- Be able to clearly communicate goals and desired outcomes to internal project teams
- Interview, mentor and coach new team members
- The Team:
- To stay ahead of the curve, it’s critical to know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we’re facing
- For the fastest growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks, and the products and services that proactively address them
- Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks
- They are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity
- These engineers aren’t shy about creating products to solve problems no one has tackled before
- They define the industry, instead of waiting for directions
- We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment
- Our engineering team is provided with an unrivaled opportunity to build the products and practices that will support our company growth over the next decade, defining the cybersecurity industry as we know it
- If you see the potential of how incredible products can transform a business, this is the team for you
- If you don’t wait for directions, instead, identifying new features and opportunities we have to just get better, this is your new career
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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