Palo Alto Networks · 20 hours ago
Sr Staff Engineer Software (Platform)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $190K/yr
6+ years expPalo Alto Networks is committed to being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr Staff Engineer to join their Engineering Productivity/Platform team to drive initiatives in developer productivity and automation while ensuring high quality and security throughout the software lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Set the example for high levels of accountability
Execute and deliver impact both individually and through the team
Implement the infrastructure, tools and frameworks needed to keep our thousands of developers in sync while sharing code, building, testing, releasing, and deploying their applications and services continuously
Design, build and maintain tools and frameworks to automate the commit-deploy pipeline (including development, testing, release/deployment and monitoring) of our products and services
Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive CI/CD templates for use across various engineering teams
Simplify and increase visibility into the CI pipelines and enable easier and faster insights into potential problems
A working knowledge of foundational AI/ML concepts and experience leveraging relevant AI tools, libraries, or APIs to enhance engineering workflows
A proven ability or keen interest in applying Generative AI and other intelligent technologies to optimize developer processes
An ability to understand and utilize relevant engineering data to identify opportunities for AI/ML integration that drives measurable improvements in developer efficiency and output quality
Monitor the performance and health of the engineering productivity tools
Troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly to minimize downtime and impact on developer productivity
Identify opportunities for automating repetitive tasks, improving workflows, and enhancing overall developer productivity
Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to implement innovative solutions
Qualification
Required
Experience with web frameworks such as Django, NodeJS, React
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Proficiency in algorithms, data structures, Relational DB (Postgres), and system design
Understanding of Unix/Linux, SSH, and networking fundamentals
6+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or related fields
Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS and Azure)
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Experience debugging CI build pipelines for any issues
Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) and config mgmt tools like Terraform and ansible
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent military experience
Preferred
Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Javascript, Go (Nice to have)
Hands-on experience with GitLab/Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Artifactory in complex environments
Previous experience in a cybersecurity or high-tech environment
Experience with AI tools and infrastructure for developer productivity
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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