Palo Alto Networks · 9 hours ago
Principal Engineer Software Developer (Network Security)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $225K/yrPalo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking a Principal Engineer Software Developer to join their Next-gen Firewall dataplane team, responsible for designing and developing the next-generation firewall core operating system and applications.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development of the critical dataplane and network/routing components for the State-of-the-art Next Generation Firewalls deployed at Enterprise, Data Center, Cloud, and Service Provider environments
Design & Develop L2-L4 network security features
Develop network security high availability service infrastructure products
Support critical customer escalations and provide root cause analysis in a timely manner
Work with multi-functional team members on user requirements, including but not limited to Product Management, QA, Support, etc
Effective decision maker, take ownership and independently drive, lead tasks and assignments
Qualification
Required
Strong in-depth C Programming experience
Strong experience in large scale software development on Unix/Linux
Multi-core and Multi-threading programming experience is a MUST
In-depth knowledge in networking, especially in L2, L3, L4 protocols such as IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP is a MUST
Strong technical knowledge in computer architecture and systems engineering
Strong experience in developing & debugging packet processing, parsing, networking (L1-L7) protocols/architecture
Experience in data plane forwarding and any network processor programming
Can-do attitude and ability to take initiative and drive open issues to completion
Strong communication skills to work effectively with multi-functional groups
BS/MS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, Multicast etc) is desired
Desired Python, Shell script programming skills
Benefits
FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees
Mental and financial health resources
Personalized learning opportunities
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
Founded in 2005
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
Recent News
2026-01-02
SEC Filings
2025-12-31
2025-12-30
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