Principal Software Engineer
Palo Alto Networks20 days ago
Base Salary
$156k - $253k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, improve, and optimize Next-Generation Firewall functionality and performance, including device identity solutions.
- Own critical components of the Next-Generation Firewall system and deliver high-quality, high-performance features.
- Design and architect innovative security solutions as a networking and security expert in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Work with product management on user requirements and collaborate with quality assurance and field support throughout the software development cycle.
Requirements
- Proficiency in C programming in a Linux development environment.
- Experience with multithreaded programming and large-scale, distributed, or high-performance software design and architecture.
- At least 7 years of professional experience in the security or networking industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a similar technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with TCP/IP networking software development.
- Ability to leverage AI to improve productivity and operational efficiency and to learn new technologies and platforms.
- Preferred experience with Go and Python.
- Preferred experience with Redis or NoSQL databases.
- Preferred experience with cloud platforms and Kubernetes.
- A graduate degree in Computer Science or a similar technical discipline, or equivalent military experience, is preferred.
Benefits
- The role is primarily office-based, with flexibility when needed.
- Annual base salary range of $156,400.00 to $253,000.00 per year, with potential additional restricted stock units and bonus.
- Employee benefits are available through the company benefits program.
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About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks builds cybersecurity products for enterprises and governments, including next-generation firewalls, cloud security (Prisma Cloud/Prisma Access), and SOC tools (Cortex). It sells subscriptions and appliances with cloud-delivered threat intelligence, securing networks, endpoints, and applications across data centers and public clouds. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker PANW.