Palo Alto Networks · 8 hours ago
Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (Cloud Management Platform)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to protecting our digital way of life. The role involves designing, developing, and integrating resilient test automation frameworks to enhance product efficiency and reliability, while leveraging AI to transform the Software Development Lifecycle.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity
Responsibilities
Work in a small ,fast paced team to solve important customer problems and deliver most impactful results
Be involved in a rigorous approach to testing for specifications, assist the team with testing methods or tools for testing
Suggest and implement improvements to the QA process
Work with cross functional development and quality assurances groups to achieve the best quality
Work with DevOps and the Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues
Interview, mentor and coach new team members
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in designing and implementing test automation methodologies, tools, and frameworks
Expert level experience with REST API driven Automation using Python
Hands-on experience with UI automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright etc)
Practical experience using AI-based tools to accelerate coding, test generation, debugging, and refactoring
A demonstrated passion for researching and applying innovative, AI-based testing methodologies to improve engineering productivity
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) and version control systems (Git)
Experience with cloud technologies (AWS,GCP) and containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes)
BS or MS in Computer Engineering or a related technical field
Minimum of 10+ years' experience in software development
Preferred
Experience with TCP/IP Networking and Network Security is highly desirable
Knowledge of Active Directories, Cloud Identity providers is highly desirable
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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