Senior Staff Software Engineer Linux - C/C++ (Global Protect)
Palo Alto Networks14 days ago
USA (city not specified)Staff+
Base Salary
$135k - $218k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead development and maintenance of the secure Prisma Access client on Linux.
- Drive the progression of the Prisma Access agent and collaborate with product management on Endpoint capability roadmaps.
- Design scalable system architectures and participate in team-wide initiatives.
- Resolve production challenges to maintain a seamless user experience.
- Mentor and coach team members.
- Integrate AI-driven technologies and frameworks to improve client performance, security telemetry, and intelligent threat response.
Requirements
- 8+ years of software development experience focused on Linux.
- 2+ years of hands-on Linux systems programming experience with deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals and system-level programming.
- Familiarity with Linux distributions including RHEL, Ubuntu, and Fedora.
- Proficiency in C and C++, with a strong emphasis on Linux.
- Knowledge of Linux networking protocols and troubleshooting tools.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills and the ability to tackle complex problems.
- M.S. or B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Benefits
- Most teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when needed.
- Benefits may include restricted stock units and a bonus.
- The posted annual base salary range is $134,600.00–$217,800.00.
- Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.