Palo Alto Networks · 2 weeks ago
Principal Software Engineer (Cloud Security)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$147K/yr - $238K/yr
8+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company committed to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to innovate and build the next generation of Cloud Security solutions, focusing on delivering high-quality and reliable services while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrate high ownership and accountability across deliverables
Provide technical leadership and drive end-to-end solution delivery in a fast-paced environment
Design, implement, and troubleshoot cutting-edge cloud security solutions
Contribute hands-on to next-generation cloud security architecture
Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle: definition → design → implementation → testing
Champion best practices around code quality, scalability, performance, and system design
Foster innovation across the organization
Recruit, onboard, and mentor new team members
Qualification
Required
Strong team player with excellent coding, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proven hands-on experience building large-scale, distributed cloud systems
Strong proficiency in Golang or Python
Experience with NoSQL/SQL databases
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
Backend development expertise (REST APIs, databases, serverless) for distributed cloud services
Deep knowledge of Docker and the Kubernetes ecosystem
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of public cloud architecture (security, microservices, networking, global infrastructure, load balancing)
Strong cloud troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge of TCP/IP and core networking fundamentals is a plus
Experience deploying on AWS, Azure, or GCP
B.S./M.S. in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 8+ years of relevant experience
High energy, adaptability, and a can-do attitude in a dynamic environment
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
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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
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