Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Network Security - PanOS
Palo Alto Networks21 days ago
Base Salary
$184k - $297k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and develop Layer-7 identity and inspection security features for next-generation firewalls.
- Create functional specifications, assess task requirements and schedules, and assist with development, debugging, and support.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and implement continuous improvements for software performance and scalability.
- Suggest and implement improvements to the development process.
- Communicate goals and desired outcomes to internal project teams.
- Interview, mentor, and coach new team members.
- Collaborate with product management, quality assurance, and field support throughout the software development cycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical/military experience.
- 12+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant time in senior technical leadership roles.
- Strong proficiency in C and C++ on Unix-based platforms.
- Understanding of software development methodologies, version control systems, and agile practices.
- In-depth knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP and familiarity with TLS and L4-L7 security protocols.
- Experience with TLS and web proxies.
- Experience developing and optimizing software for performance, scalability, and security.
- Ability to use AI agents as a co-pilot.
Benefits
- Most teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when needed.
- Immigration sponsorship is eligible for this role.
- The compensation package may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.
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.