Palo Alto Networks · 3 weeks ago
Sr Staff Engineer Software (Prisma Access Data-Plane Applications)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $204K/yr
2+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to design, develop, and deliver next-generation technologies within the Prisma Access team, focusing on scalable software features and cloud-native deployment.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop and implement highly scalable software features and infrastructure on our next-generation security platform ready for cloud native deployment from inception to completion
Work with different development and quality assurance groups to achieve the best quality - You accomplish this by being hands-on, creating tools, processes, and systems that produce transparency, alignment, and direction
Profile, optimize and tune systems software (management/control/dataplane) for efficient cloud operation
Work with DevOps and the Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues
Work with other software development team to apply PanOS features on Prisma Access
Interview, mentor and coach new team members
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of experience in developing data-plane applications
Solid Programming skills
Strong Data structures/Algorithms & debugging
Experience with building applications in the cloud
Understanding of Operating System principles and OS like Linux/Unix
Understanding of networking concepts and TCP/IP stack, TLS
Exposure to building Microservices
Enjoys working with many different teams with strong collaboration and communication skills
Solid foundation in design, data structures, and algorithms, and strong analytical and debugging skills
M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science or equivalent military experience required
Preferred
Nice to have hands-on programming experience in Python and Go
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
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Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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