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Palo Alto Networks · 4 days ago

Principal Software Engineer (Prisma Access - Networking)

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Palo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting digital lives. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and develop scalable software features for their Prisma Access team, focusing on next-generation security platforms and collaboration within cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop and implement highly scalable software features on our next-generation security platform as part of Prisma Access
Work with different development and quality assurance groups to achieve best in quality software
Suggest and implement improvements to the development process
Work with DevOps and the Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues

Qualification

L3-L7 network stackPythonCloud platformsSoftware development life cycleGolangJavaSQLNoSQLFast learnerLeadership skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

B.S with 10+ years or MS with 8+ years of experience in building large enterprise applications
Proficient in L3-L7 network stack i.e. IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, routing protocols, DNS, DHCP et al
Excellent programming skills in Python or Golang or Java
Experience with one or more cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes and their technologies (Lambda functions, SNS/SQS etc.)
Proven ability to lead and collaborate with many cross-functional teams with an emphasis on end-to-end delivery
Experience in the full software development life cycle, including coding - standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, peer review, and operations
Strong leadership skills with a can-do attitude
High energy and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Fast learner, independent, and eager to absorb new emerging technologies
M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent military experience required

Preferred

Experience in Python is highly desirable
Experience with databases SQL, NoSQL is highly desirable
Experience with LLMs and agentic AI development is a big plus

Benefits

Restricted stock units
Bonus

Company

Palo Alto Networks

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Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
dateFounded in 2005
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.paloaltonetworks.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$65M
Key Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M

Leadership Team

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Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
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Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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