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Palo Alto Networks · 3 weeks ago

Principal Engineer Software (Backend - AI Security Cloud)

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$147K/yr - $238K/yr

Palo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company focused on protecting digital lives. They are seeking a Principal Engineer Software to develop innovative AI security solutions, ensuring the secure use of AI services for their customers.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with product managers, cybersecurity researchers, AI application researchers and infrastructure software engineers
Design and build an innovative and solid products to ensure our customers can use AI service securely
Participate in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition, design, through implementation and test
Implement real-time security services to customers
Work with PLM on new feature requirement
Work with QA and DevOps on new release deployment

Qualification

Golang programmingPython programmingHTTP protocolsWeb service proxy technologyDistributed systems designGCP platformMaster's degreeProblem solving

Required

Solid golang/python programming skills
Solid knowledge on HTTP 1.1/HTTP2 protocols and gRPC
Profound knowledge on web service proxy technology especially on envoy and web assembly
Experience in designing large distributed system and web services in the cloud
The candidate should be a good problem solver
Master's degree in computer science or equivalent or equivalent military experience required

Preferred

Deep knowledge in GCP platform is a plus
Familiar with major CSP LLM foundation models is a plus

Benefits

Restricted stock units
A 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
web-link
http://www.paloaltonetworks.com

H1B Sponsorship

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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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