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Palo Alto Networks · 19 hours ago

Principal Software Engineer (AI)

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

Palo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and develop next-generation technologies within the Prisma Access team, focusing on building scalable backend services and implementing AI-driven components.

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Responsibilities

Build scalable backend services in Python/Go running on GCP or AWS
Develop schema-driven data models and validation layers for complex configurations
Implement intelligent suggestion and recommendation components powered by AI
Design guardrails to ensure reliability, safety, and accuracy in AI outputs
Build RAG pipelines using vector search, embeddings, and document indexing
Optimize AI system performance for latency, cost, and correctness

Qualification

LLM applicationsBackend architectureCloud servicesPythonGCPAWSNetworking/securityLarge-configuration-domainProgramming skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Strong experience with LLM applications, backend architecture, and cloud services required
M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent military experience required
8+ years' experience
Excellent programming skills in Python or Golang
Experience with GCP or AWS

Preferred

Networking/security or large-configuration-domain experience is a strong 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
web-link
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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